Sigrun

Sigrun is a traditional German and Nordic girl's name that can be interpreted as "the victorious mysterious one," "the secret sorceress," "the rune of the sorceress," and "the secret of victory." The name consists of the Old High German elements sigu, meaning "the victory," and runa, which stands for "the secret," "the magic," "the secret sign," "the secret counsel," or "the rune."

What does the name Sigrun mean?

Sigrun is a traditional girl's name with roots in German and Nordic. It is roughly translated as "the victorious mysterious one," "the secret sorceress," "the rune of the sorceress," and "the secret of victory." The name consists of the Old High German elements sigu, meaning "the victory," and runa, which stands for "the secret," "the magic," "the secret sign," "the secret counsel," or "the rune." In Norse mythology, Sigrun is portrayed as a Valkyrie who preserves her love for Helgi beyond death. The Old Norse and Icelandic form of the name is Sigrún. Other variants include Siegrun, Siegrune, and Sigrune.

Where does the name Sigrun come from?

The origin of the name Sigrun is both Old High German and Old Norse, and its meaning encompasses "the victorious mysterious one." In Old High German, sigu means "the victory" and runa means "the secret," "the magic," "the secret sign," "the secret counsel," or "the rune." The name is widespread in several languages, including Danish, German, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, and other Scandinavian languages.

How do you pronounce Sigrun?

The pronunciation of the name Sigrun is sonically harmonious and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as "Sig-run" [ˈziːɡʁʊn], with the long "i" in the first syllable conveying brightness and the darker "u" in the second syllable providing contrast. The combination of the consonants "-gr-" gives the name a dynamic touch. The name ends with a calm and closed "-n." Sigrun radiates a Nordic strength and presents itself with clear structure, balanced sound curve, and a concentrated, confident aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Sigrun is considered a rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008, at rank 1,636. Over the last ten years, Sigrun has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,562nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Gruni / Grunzi / Grün / Runa / Rune / Runi / Siegi / Siggi / Siggy / Sigi / Silli / Siri / Sissi / Ziggi / Zigr / Zitrun

Similar first names

Famous people

• Sigrun Arenz (German writer)
• Sigrun Bra Sverrisdottir (Icelandic swimmer)
• Sigrun Casper (German writer)
• Sigrun Dobner (German wrestler)
• Sigrun Gunnarsdottir (painter from the Faroe Islands)
• Sigrun Krokvik (writer from Norway)
• Sigrun Kunz (German table tennis player)
• Sigrun Le Ker-Kiesewetter (German singer)
• Sigrun Olafsdottir (Icelandic artist)
• Sigrun Paas (art historian from Germany)
• Sigrun Ploner (Austrian badminton player)
• Sigrun Reininghaus (moderator)
• Sigrun Siegl (German athlete)
• Sigrun Wodars (athlete from East Germany - Olympic champion 800m)