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First name Sigfried - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
22. August
Meaning
The name Sigfried comes from Old High German and is composed of the words "sieg" for victory and "fridu" for peace. Therefore, the name means "victorious ruler of peace". It is mainly popular in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and has a long tradition. In Germanic mythology, Siegfried is a hero who defeats the dragon Fafnir and thus obtains the treasure of the Nibelungs. The name Sigfried is a strong and powerful choice for a male first name, embodying strength, courage and success.