At a Glance
- Origin
- Latin (feminine of Ignatius, from the Roman family name Egnatius)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ig-NAY-shuh
Ignatia is a Latin (feminine of Ignatius, from the Roman family name Egnatius) girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Ignatia
Origin: Latin (feminine of Ignatius, from the Roman family name Egnatius).
A common claim: Ignatia/Ignatius means 'fiery' Actually: Ignatius/Ignatia is popularly said to mean 'fiery,' but this is a folk etymology based on resemblance to Latin ignis 'fire'; the name actually comes from Egnatius, a Roman family name whose true root is unknown and predates any fire connection.
How to Pronounce Ignatia
ig-NAY-shuhIPA /ɪɡˈneɪʃə/
Popularity of Ignatia
Ignatia doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Ignatia
- 175+ Baby Names That Mean Fire — Fierce, Passionate, and Unforgettable
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Similar Names
Ignatius · Aurelius · Aurora · Vesta · Prometheus · Isidore
