Ignace
Meaning of Ignace
Originating from the French language, the name Ignace carries a strong and distinguished sound. In French, it is pronounced as ee-NYAS (/iˈnjas/), while in English, it is pronounced as ig-NAHS (/ɪɡˈnɑs/). This name has variations such as Ignacio and Ignatius. Although not widely popular in recent years, Ignace had some presence in the United States between 1913 and 1925. While its popularity has waned over time, this unique name still carries an air of sophistication and elegance that may appeal to parents seeking something distinctive for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ee-NYAS (/iˈnjas/)
English
- Pronunced as ig-NAHS (/ɪɡˈnɑs/)
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Notable People Named Ignace
| Ignace Bourget was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest who served as the Bishop of Montreal from 1840 to 1876. |
| Ignace Murwanashyaka was a leader of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a Rwandan Hutu rebel group known for human rights violations and crimes against humanity. |
| Ignace Jang is a South Korean and French violinist, grand and jury prize recipient, concertmaster of the Hawaii Symphony, and a teacher at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. |
| Ignace Gata Mavita wa Lufuta is a Congolese diplomat who served as the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations and held various high-ranking positions in the government. |
| Ignace Baguibassa Sambar-Talkena was the second bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kara, Togo. |
