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Sigurd (name) means a masculine Scandinavian given name, meaning "guardian of victory," the Norse counterpart of Siegfried. Example: “Sigurd is the hero of the Volsunga saga.”

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A masculine Scandinavian given name, meaning "guardian of victory," the Norse counterpart of Siegfried.
"Sigurd is the hero of the Volsunga saga."
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Etymology

From Old Norse Sigurðr, from sigr (“victory”) + varðr, vǫrðr (“guard”). This is the name of the legendary Eddaic character corresponding to Siegfried, the hero of the Nibelungenlied, but the names are not exact cognates. Sigfrid is a saint's name in Scandinavia.

Origin: Old Norse

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What does “Sigurd” mean?
The word “Sigurd” means a masculine Scandinavian given name, meaning "guardian of victory," the Norse counterpart of Siegfried.
How do you use “Sigurd” in a sentence?
Here is “Sigurd” used in a sentence: “Sigurd is the hero of the Volsunga saga.”
What part of speech is “Sigurd”?
“Sigurd” is a name.
What is the meaning of Sigurd?
"Sigurd" (name) means a masculine Scandinavian given name, meaning "guardian of victory," the Norse counterpart of Siegfried.
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