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Ignasius name meaning

“fiery”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Latin
Syllables
4
Popularity
#1,687

Ignasius is a masculine name meaning fiery through its traditional association with Latin ignis, meaning fire. It is an Indonesian form of Ignatius, which developed from the Roman name Egnatius. The original meaning of Egnatius is uncertain; fiery reflects the later traditional association.

What does Ignasius mean?

Fiery

In Indonesian: berapi-api

Origin and cultural usage of Ignasius

An Indonesian form of Latin Ignatius, developed from the Roman name Egnatius, whose original meaning is uncertain. The meaning 'fiery' comes from its traditional association with Latin ignis, 'fire'.

Linguistic originLatin
Naming traditionChristian
Starts withI

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Name combinations with Ignasius

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ignasius, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Ignasius Kornelis Yustinus

    Meaning of each word

    • Ignasius: fiery
    • Kornelis: associated with a horn
    • Yustinus: just, upholding justice
  • Ignasius Yustinus Ezra

    Meaning of each word

    • Ignasius: fiery
    • Yustinus: just, upholding justice
    • Ezra: help or assistance
  • Ignasius Angelo

    Meaning of each word

    • Ignasius: fiery
    • Angelo: angel, messenger
  • Marcelino Ignasius Kornelis

    Meaning of each word

    • Marcelino: related to the name Marcellus
    • Ignasius: fiery
    • Kornelis: associated with a horn
  • Ignasius Siprianus

    Meaning of each word

    • Ignasius: fiery
    • Siprianus: from the island of Cyprus
  • Ignasius Nahum Bonaventura

    Meaning of each word

    • Ignasius: fiery
    • Nahum: comforter, consoler
    • Bonaventura: good fortune, good luck

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How to pronounce Ignasius

Syllables4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦲꦶꦒ꧀ꦤꦱꦶꦲꦸꦱ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮄᮌ᮪ᮔᮞᮤᮅᮞ᮪

Is Ignasius a boy’s name?

Yes, Ignasius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Ignasius ranks #1,687 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Ignasius

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Ignasius

  • Ignasius Jonan · b. 1963
  • Ignasius Boli · b. 1969
  • Ignasius Ell Rahankubang · b. 1976
  • Ignasius Eric Christian · b. 2006
  • Ignasius Guildo N Nggai · b. 1989
  • Ignasius Hapu Karanjawa · b. 1974
  • Ignasius Haryadi · b. 1975
  • Ignasius Hasim · b. 1971
  • Ignasius Loyola Setyawan Purnama · b. 1966
  • Ignasius Mimin Wasini · b. 1976
  • Ignasius Rudi Yungob · b. 1986

FAQ about the name Ignasius

What is the meaning of Ignasius?

Ignasius means fiery. An Indonesian form of Latin Ignatius, developed from the Roman name Egnatius, whose original meaning is uncertain. The meaning 'fiery' comes from its traditional association with Latin ignis, 'fire'.

Is Ignasius a boy’s name?

Yes, Ignasius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Ignasius?

Ignasius is of Latin origin.

How many syllables does Ignasius have?

Ignasius has 4 syllables (Ig-na-si-us) and 8 letters.

How popular is the name Ignasius?

Ignasius ranks #1,687 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Ignasius?

Some ideas: Ignasius Kornelis Yustinus; Ignasius Yustinus Ezra; Ignasius Angelo.

Famous people named Ignasius?

Notable people named Ignasius include Ignasius Jonan, Ignasius Boli, Ignasius Ell Rahankubang.

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