Iguni was born at some point before the Clone Wars at an unknown planet. He was born with a strong connection to the Force, and was located by the Jedi Order fairly quickly. Initially, the Jedi High Council believed he was the Chosen One, though after more evaluation, they realized it was not the case. He passed his trials as an initiate, and became a Jedi Padawan under a female Falleen Jedi Master named Zirun. Around that time, he also became close friends with Nyra, another Jedi initiate and later Padawan.