Ignacio
Ignacio is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Possibly 'fiery'”.
| Meaning | Possibly 'fiery' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | eeg-NAH-syoh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Argentina, Chile, Mexico |
Meaning and origin of Ignacio
Ignacio is the Spanish form of Ignatius, from the Roman family name Egnatius, which may be of Etruscan origin. Later it was linked to the Latin ignis, 'fire', which gave it the popular meaning 'fiery'. Saint Ignatius of Antioch, an early bishop and martyr, and Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, made the name important. Loyola was born Íñigo, and took Ignatius later.
Is Ignacio a Christian name?
Ignacio honours Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, and Saint Ignatius of Antioch, so it is clearly a Catholic name.
How popular is Ignacio?
Popular in Spain and South America.
Gifts with the name Ignacio
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ignacio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ignacio mean?
Ignacio means 'Possibly 'fiery''. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Ignacio a Christian name?
Ignacio honours Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, and Saint Ignatius of Antioch, so it is clearly a Catholic name.
How do you pronounce Ignacio?
Ignacio is pronounced eeg-NAH-syoh.
Is Ignacio a boy or girl name?
Ignacio is usually a boy name.