Yngwie

The name Yngwie is regarded as a male first name and represents a Swedish variant of the name Yngvi. Figuratively, it means "the god of the Ingaevones" or "the one who belongs to the god Ingwaz."

What does the name Yngwie mean?

Yngwie is a boy's name that is considered the Swedish form of Yngvi. Figuratively, the name stands for "the god of the Ingaevones" or "the one belonging to the god Ingwaz." The exact origin is still unclear. The roots likely come from the Old High German term ing or ingaz, which means "belonging," or from ingi, ingwio, or ingwaz, which means "name of a god," as well as from the Old Norse Yngvi, which means "Germanic deity." Alternative spellings such as Ingwio, Ingvi, Engus, and Ing are also known.

Where does the name Yngwie come from?

The first name Yngwie has its roots in the Old Germanic and Old Norse languages and means "the god of the Ingaevones." The term is composed of the Old Germanic ing or ingaz, which means "belonging," or ingi, ingwio, or ingwaz, which refers to the "name of a god," as well as the Old Norse Yngvi, which means "Germanic deity." The relevant languages are Nordic and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Yngwie?

Yngwie is pronounced approximately like 'Ing-vie.'

Popularity

In Germany, Yngwie is considered a rare first name. It has not yet found a place in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its best placement in the name charts in 2006 at 1,106th place. Between 1984 and 2024, Yngwie was given in Austria fewer than 10 times, placing it at 6,220th. However, in the last ten years, there have been no births where a child received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Ingwer / Quie / Yungv

Similar first names

Famous people

• Yngwie Malmsteen (guitarist)