Sigvard

Sigvard is regarded as the Swedish variant of the Scandinavian name Sigurd, which has its origins in Old Norse Sigurdr (Sigurðr). The name carries the meaning "the victorious protector" or "the guardian of victory."

What does the name Sigvard mean?

Sigvard is considered the Swedish form of the Scandinavian Sigurd, which derives from the Old Norse Sigurdr (Sigurðr). The name literally means "the victorious protector" and "the guardian of victory." Its roots lie in Old Norse, composed of the elements sigr, meaning "victory," and vardr (vǫrðr), meaning "the guardian" or "the protector." There is also a connection to the Germanic name Siegward. Variations include Sigurdur, Sivar, and Sjurd. The name became known through the character Sigurd, who plays a central role in the Norse narrative "Volsungasaga."

Where does the name Sigvard come from?

The name Sigvard is a masculine name with Old Norse origin, carrying the meaning "the victorious protector."

How do you pronounce Sigvard?

Sigvard is pronounced like 'Sieg-vard.'

When is the name day of Sigvard?

The name day for Sigvard is celebrated on January 10 and December 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Sigvard is a rather rare name. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most common male names. Between 2010 and 2024, Sigvard was used as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, which dropped it to 9,082nd place. No child has been named Sigvard in the last ten years.

Famous people

• Sigvard Andersen (Norwegian diver)
• Sigvard Ericsson (speed skater from Sweden)
• Sigvard Gundersen (actor from Norway)
• Sigvard Parling (football player from Sweden)