Sigmund (given name)

Sigmund, also spelled Siegmund, is a Germanic given name with roots in proto-Germanic *segaz and *mundō, giving a rough translation of "protection through victory".[1]

Sigmund
Pronunciation/ˈsɪɡmənd/
German: [ˈziːkmʊnt]
Polish: [ˈɕiɡmunt]
GenderMale
Language(s)Germanic languages
Origin
MeaningProtective Victory
Region of originNorthwestern and Northern Europe
Other names
Alternative spellingSiegmund
Nickname(s)Sig
Derivedsegaz "victory" + mundō "hand, protection"
Related namesSigismund, Zygmunt

People with this name

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References

  1. Gauché, Isebell (2012). The A to Z of Names (Revised and Expanded Edition) : Discover the promise your name holds. Cape Town: Struik Christian Media. ISBN 1415316260. lemma: Siegmund.
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