Find out how popular the first name Sigrun has been for the last 5 years (from 2018 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sigrun by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Sigrun is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sigrun.

The history of the first name Sigrun

The name Sigrun has its origins in Old Norse, a language spoken by the Vikings and the inhabitants of Scandinavia during the 8th to 12th centuries. It is a compound name derived from the Old Norse words "sigr" meaning victory and "run" meaning secret or mystery, thus translating to "victory-secret" or "victory-mystery."

In Norse mythology, Sigrun is the name of a Valkyrie, a maiden who guided fallen warriors to Valhalla, the great hall of the slain in Asgard. She is mentioned in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse anonymous poems preserving the myths and legends of the Vikings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sigrun dates back to the 11th century. Sigrun Skogul was a Norwegian woman mentioned in the Icelandic Njál's Saga, a saga depicting events between 960 and 1020 AD.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Sigrun. Sigrun Engel (1892-1986) was a German painter and sculptor known for her expressionist works. Sigrun Steinfeldt (1900-1973) was a German politician who served as a member of the Bundestag, the German parliament, from 1949 to 1965.

Sigrun Adalmundt (1909-1995) was a Norwegian actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and theater productions. Sigrun Grabner (1922-2008) was an Austrian actress and author, best known for her role in the 1949 film "Der Engel mit der Posaune."

Sigrun Wodars (born 1965) is a contemporary German artist and sculptor whose works explore themes of nature, metamorphosis, and transformation. Her sculptures have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across Europe.

It is worth noting that while the name Sigrun has its roots in Old Norse, it has been used in various Germanic languages and cultures over the centuries, including in Scandinavia, Germany, and Austria, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.

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