Boy name
Ignatius name meaning
“fire, by traditional association”
Ignatius is a masculine Latin name traditionally associated with the meaning fire. It is a form of the Roman name Egnatius, whose origin is uncertain. The fire interpretation arose from a later connection between the spelling Ignatius and the Latin word ignis, meaning fire.
What does Ignatius mean?
Fire, by traditional association
In Indonesian: api, menurut asosiasi tradisional
Origin and cultural usage of Ignatius
A Latin form of the Roman name Egnatius, whose origin is uncertain. The spelling Ignatius was later associated with Latin ignis, 'fire', producing this interpretation.
| Starts with | I |
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How to pronounce Ignatius
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦒ꧀ꦤꦠꦶꦲꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮌ᮪ᮔᮒᮤᮅᮞ᮪ |
Is Ignatius a boy’s name?
Yes, Ignatius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ignatius ranks #446 among boy names in our data sample (46 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ignatius
Famous people named Ignatius
- Ignatius Suharyo · b. 1950
- Ignatius Joseph Kasimo Hendrowahyono · b. 1900
- Ignatius Sandyawan Sumardi · b. 1958
- Ignatius Djoko Muljono · b. 1923
- Ignatius Imam Kuseno Miharjo · b. 1937
- Ignatius Dewanto · b. 1929
- Ignatius Ismartono
- Ignatius Kuntara Wiryamartana · b. 1946
- Ignatius Mulyono · b. 1945
- Ignatius Pranoto Kusumo · b. 1927
- Ignatius Sigit Widiatmono · b. 1969
- Ignatius Sumantri · b. 1940
FAQ about the name Ignatius
What is the meaning of Ignatius?
Ignatius means fire, by traditional association. A Latin form of the Roman name Egnatius, whose origin is uncertain. The spelling Ignatius was later associated with Latin ignis, 'fire', producing this interpretation.
Is Ignatius a boy’s name?
Yes, Ignatius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Ignatius have?
Ignatius has 4 syllables (Ig-na-ti-us) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Ignatius?
Ignatius ranks #446 among boy names in our data sample (46 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Ignatius?
Notable people named Ignatius include Ignatius Suharyo, Ignatius Joseph Kasimo Hendrowahyono, Ignatius Sandyawan Sumardi.
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