First names dictionary

IGNATIUS

Ignatius: translation

Ignatiusm
Late Latinname, derived from the old Roman family nameEgnatius(of uncertain origin, possibly Etruscan). This was altered in the early Christian period by association withLatinignisfire. It was borne by various early saints, and more recently by St Ignatius Loyola (1491–1556), who founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). In the modernEnglish-speaking world it seems to be used exclusively byRoman Catholics. In Ireland it has been used as anAnglicizedform of theGaelicnameEighneachán(seeAENEAS(SEE Aeneas)).
Derivatives:French: Ignace.Italian: Ignazio.Spanish: Ignacio.German: Ignatz.Dutch: Ignaas.Polish: Ignacy.Czech: Ignác.Basque: Iñaki. See alsoINIGO(SEE Inigo).
Short form:Spanish: Nacio.
Pet forms:Spanish: Nacho.Polish: Ignacek, Nacek.Czech: Ignácek, Nác(ič)ek.

  1. ignatius—Ignatius bersetzunglateinischer Ursprung Bedeutung der Glhende. Namenstrger Hl. Ignatius von Loyola Mitbegrnder des Jesuitenordens....Deutsch namen
  2. ignatius—n ч. мя гнейшус гнатй гнат....Англо-український словник Балла М.І.
  3. ignatius—Rzeczownik Ignatius Игнатий...Универсальный польско-русский словарь