Ignac
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ignac
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Ignac represents the Slovenian variant, and Ignác is a modified form of the male first name Ignatius, used in Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary. The name carries the meaning 'the fiery one'.
What does the name Ignac mean?
The Slovenian spelling Ignac and the slightly altered form Ignác (Slovak, Czech, Hungarian) are derived from the name Ignatius. It translates to 'the fiery one' and has its roots in Latin. The origin can be found in the word ignis, which means 'the fire'. Additionally, there could be a connection to the Roman family name Egnatius, which may have Etruscan origins. Other variants include Ignatz and Ignaz (German), Ignacio (Spanish), Ignasi (Catalan), Ignazio (Italian), Ignace (French), and Ignacy (Polish).
Where does the name Ignac come from?
The name Ignac has its origins in Latin and Etruscan and means 'the fiery one'. The Etruscan and Latin etymology is closely associated with the term ignis, which means 'the fire'. The languages in which the name appears are Slovak, Slovenian, Czech, and Hungarian.
How do you pronounce Ignac?
Ig-natz
When is the name day of Ignac?
The name days for Ignac are celebrated on July 31 and October 17.
Popularity
In Germany, Ignac is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th in the list of the most common names for boys. Its best placement was achieved in 2013, when it stood at rank 3,619. In the last ten years, Ignac has been given as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it at 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,518th.
Famous people
- Frantisek Ignac Antonin Tuma (American composer)
- Frantisek Ignac Tuma (Czech composer)
- Ignac Alpar (Hungarian architect)
- Ignac Held (Czech composer)
- Ignac Irhas (football player from Hungary)
- Ignac Jan Hanus (Czech philosopher)
- Ignac Kavec (ice hockey player from Yugoslavia)
- Ignac Mihalyi (Hungarian composer)
- Ignac Molnar (Hungarian football player)
- Ignac Ondricek (Czech violinist)
- Ignac Orozen (Slovenian historian)
- Ignac Raab (artist from Czech Republic)
- Ignac Ruzitska (Hungarian composer)
- Ignac Sechtl (Czech photographer)
- Ignac Teiszenberger (Hungarian cyclist)
- Ignac Udvardy (Hungarian painter)
- Jan Ignac Frantisek Vojta (Czech doctor)
- Jan Josef Ignac Brentner (Czech composer)
- Jozef Ignac Bajza (Slovak writer)
- Karel Ignac Tham (American writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ignac
What is the origin of the name Ignac?
The name Ignac has its roots in Latin and Etruscan. It is primarily common in the Slovenian, Slovak, Czech, and Hungarian linguistic areas.
What does the name Ignac mean?
Ignac translates to 'the fiery one', derived from the Latin word 'ignis', which means 'the fire'.
How popular is the name Ignac?
The popularity of the name Ignac varies by region, but it is relatively well-known and appreciated in the countries where it is common.