Inguna
Fact sheet
- Name
- Inguna
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Inguna (Ingūna) is considered the Latvian form of the name Ingunn, which has its origins in the Old Norse names Ingunnr/Ingigunnr. The name for girls literally means 'the beloved Ingwio' and is derived from the Germanic god Ingi/Ingwi, also known as Yngvi in Old Icelandic. Ingi is regarded as the protective god of the Ingvaeones as well as the North and North Sea Germanic peoples such as Saxons, Angles, and Frisians.
What does the name Inguna mean?
The name Inguna (Ingūna) is the Latvian variant of Ingunn and originates from the Old Norse names Ingunnr/Ingigunnr. The girl's name is translated as 'the beloved Ingwio' and has its roots in the Germanic god Ingi/Ingwi as well as in Old Icelandic Yngvi, who was revered as the protective god of the Ingvaeones and the North and North Sea Germanic tribes. The origin can be found in Old High German ingi, ingwio or ingwaz, which means 'name of a god' (Germanic fertility god/tribal god Ingwio), as well as in Old Norse unna, which means 'to love'. Ingwio is a significant mythological figure in Germanic tradition and is often regarded as the earlier name of the god Freyr, who is one of the central gods in Old Norse paganism. Other variants include Ingun and Ingund.
Where does the name Inguna come from?
The name Inguna has Old High German and Old Norse roots and means 'the beloved Ingwio'. In Old High German, ingi, ingwio or ingwaz means 'name of a god', while unna in Old Norse means 'to love'. The language is Latvian.
How do you pronounce Inguna?
Inguna is pronounced approximately as 'In-gu-na'.
When is the name day of Inguna?
The name day for Inguna is celebrated on June 26.
Popularity
In Switzerland, Inguna ranks 20,962nd on the official list of most common first names, where a total of 5 people bear this name. Distribution in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland shows that Inguna is primarily found in certain regions: In Germany, the name is present in Baden-Württemberg (33.3%), Bavaria, Bremen, Hesse, and North Rhine-Westphalia (each 16.7%). In Austria, Inguna is exclusively found in Vienna (100.0%).
Famous people
- Inguna Butane (Top model)
- Inguna Erneste (Chess player from Latvia)
Frequently asked questions about the name Inguna
What is the origin of the name Inguna?
Inguna has Old High German and Old Norse roots and is the Latvian variant of Ingunn. The name means 'the beloved Ingwio'.
What does the name Inguna mean?
The meaning of Inguna is derived from the Old Norse names Ingunnr/Ingigunnr and is translated as 'the beloved Ingwio', connected with the Germanic fertility god Ingwio.
How popular is the name Inguna?
Inguna is primarily common in Latvia, but has lower international popularity. In Latvian name lists, it is often listed as a traditional girl's name.