Ihor
Ihor is the Ukrainian form of the name Igor, featuring Old Norse roots and a strong East Slavic tradition. In Slovakia, it feels unusual but is understandable and international. Its concise, firm sound evokes a historical name that became established in Kievan Rus through the Varangians.
Municipal population record
The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisAn ancient name carrying the meaning of a warrior dedicated to the Germanic god Yngvi.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Ukrajinská podoba mena Igor, ktoré pochádza zo staroseverského mena Yngvarr (Ingvarr). Jeho prvú zložku tvorí Yngvi, meno germánskeho boha, a druhú prvok vo význame „vojsko, bojovník“; meno sa preto vykladá ako „Yngviho bojovník“.
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International Traveler Index
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IHOR
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spellingLocal unique name
Traditional Slavic environment- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar
Výslovnosť: i-hor; h sa vyslovuje znelým ukrajinským spôsobom, približne medzi slovenským h a ch.
Grammar & Cases
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Ihor Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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