Sigurd
Norwegian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sigurd
Sigurd means "victory guardian" or "victorious protector," derived from Old Norse elements "sigr" (victory) and "varðr" (guardian/ward).
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Etymology
Sigurd means "victory guardian" or "victorious protector," derived from Old Norse elements "sigr" (victory) and "varðr" (guardian/ward). The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Norway and Iceland, with historical prominence in Norse mythology and medieval sagas such as the Völsunga saga.
Sigurd currently ranks #5,817 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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