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The baby name Sigurð is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsiɣurðr/ (approx. "SIG-urd", with ð as the voiced 'th' in "this").

Sigurð is Norse in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Norse
Pronunciation: /ˈsiɣurðr/ (approx. "SIG-urd", with ð as the voiced 'th' in "this")

What is the meaning of the name Sigurð ?

The baby name Sigurð is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsiɣurðr/ (approx. "SIG-urd", with ð as the voiced 'th' in "this").

Sigurð is Norse in Origin.

Sigurð is a masculine Norse name whose eth (ð) signals Icelandic/Faroese spelling. It comes from Old Norse Sigurðr, formed from sigr “victory” + varðr “guardian,” yielding “guardian of victory.” Attested since the Viking Age, it is tied to the hero Sigurðr Fáfnisbani, the dragon-slayer of the Völsunga saga. The bare form Sigurð reflects an oblique Old Norse form and may appear as a modern minimalist spelling; the standard Icelandic nominative is Sigurður.

Variants and cognates include Sigurd (Norwegian, Danish), Sigurður (Icelandic), Sigurðr (Old Norse), and Siward/Seward/Sigvard from the same roots. The German Siegfried serves as a literary counterpart, though its second element means “peace,” not “guardian.” Contemporary use is traditional in Iceland and familiar across Scandinavia but rare in English-speaking countries. Approximate pronunciation: SEE-goorth, with ð as the voiced th in “this.”

Sigurð is absent from every birth registry and name dataset we follow. It's the kind of name that tends to be rare, regional, or newly made up. Whatever the reason, hardly anyone else has it.

Sigurð has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Sigurð

Sigurd II of Norway Royal · Born 1133 · Norway Sigurd II of Norway, also known as Sigurd Munn, was a Norwegian king who reigned during the 12th century. He became king in 1136 and was known for his role in the civil wars that marked much of Norway's history during that period. His reign was characterized by conflict and power struggles with other claimants to the throne. Sigurd Wongraven Musician · Born 1975 · Norway Sigurd Wongraven, better known as Satyr, is a Norwegian musician best known as the frontman of the black metal band Satyricon. He is the band’s vocalist and also plays guitar, bass, and keyboards, and is known for songs like "Mother North," "K.I.N.G.," and "Fuel for Hatred."

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People also ask about Sigurð

Sigurð is predominantly a boy's name.
Sigurð is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈsiɣurðr/ (approx. "SIG-urd", with ð as the voiced 'th' in "this").
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sigurðr (Old Norse), Sigurður (Icelandic) and Sigurd (Norwegian/Danish/English).
Across languages, Sigurð has these equivalents: Sigurd (modern Scandinavian/English), Siegfried (German; shares the 'sieg'/'victory' element), Victor (English; similar meaning).
Yes — 2 notable people named Sigurð are in our database, including Sigurd II of Norway (Royal), Sigurd Wongraven (Musician).