Igor
/eeːɡawːr/ Slavic Male
Meaning & Origin
Igor is a Slavic name meaning "Norse for "God Ingva's fighter"". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The name Igor is believed to be of Scandinavian origin, likely derived from the Old Norse name Ingvarr. 'Ing' refers to the Norse god of fertility and peace, while 'varr' means 'care' or 'guard'.
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Male
Phonetic eeːɡawːr
IPA iːɡɔːɹ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as eeːɡawːr. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Igor
- · Igor Stravinsky - Composer
- · Igor Sikorsky - Aviation Pioneer
- · Igor Kurchatov - Physicist
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