Sigrun
Norwegian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sigrun
Sigrun is a Old Norse name composed of "sigr" (victory) and "run" (rune, secret), meaning "victory rune" or "secret victory." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly among Germanic and Norse-influenced populations, with historical roots in Viking Age mythology and Norse paganism.
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Etymology
Sigrun is a Old Norse name composed of "sigr" (victory) and "run" (rune, secret), meaning "victory rune" or "secret victory." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly among Germanic and Norse-influenced populations, with historical roots in Viking Age mythology and Norse paganism.
Sigrun currently ranks #17,417 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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