Egnacio

Spanish

"fiery"

Egnacio Origin and Meaning

The name Egnacio is a boy's name of Spanish origin.

Egnacio is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Ignacio, which derives from the Latin name Ignatius, meaning 'fiery one.' The name has roots in Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order. This alternate spelling, Egnacio, is quite uncommon and may represent a regional variation or modernized adaptation. While Ignacio is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries, Egnacio remains rare globally. The name carries connotations of passion, religious devotion, and intellectual pursuit connected with its saintly origin. Its pronunciation typically follows similar patterns to Ignacio despite the spelling variation in the first syllable.