Sigmund

Masculine

Meaning

Victory and protection, from Germanic elements meaning 'victory' and 'protection' or 'hand'.

Etymology

Sigmund combines the Germanic elements 'sieg' (victory) and 'mund' (protection, hand, or mind). The name was borne by various Germanic and Norse figures and became widely known through Sigmund Freud.

About the Name Sigmund

Sigmund is a classic Germanic name with strong historical and cultural significance, particularly in German-speaking and Scandinavian regions. It gained international recognition through the famous psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud.

Notable Bearers

Sigmund Freud Sigmund Jähn

Historical People Named Sigmund

Sigmund Krausz