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Sigrun

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Pronounced SIG-roon /ˈsɪɡ.run/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Sigrun, 'victory rune' (sigr, 'victory', + run, 'rune/secret'); a valkyrie who loved the hero Helgi; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Victory rune: Sigrun is a Norse valkyrie. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SIG-roon'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Sigrun, 'victory rune' (sigr, 'victory', + run, 'rune/secret'); a valkyrie who loved the hero Helgi; we note the myth
U.S. rank (2022)#17406 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 16

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819212022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sigrun comes from the Old Norse Sigrun, 'victory rune' (sigr, 'victory', + run, 'rune/secret'); a valkyrie who loved the hero Helgi (we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SIG-roon').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, victory-rune at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sigrun is 'victory rune' in Old Norse (sigr + run) — a valkyrie who loved the hero Helgi — a lyrical, storied name (we note the myth; said 'SIG-roon').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Sigrun — Norse mythology; valkyrie

Variations

SigrúnSigruna

Nicknames

Sig

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sigrun mean?

Sigrun is Old Norse for 'victory rune' (sigr + run); a valkyrie of legend. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Sigrun?

It's said SIG-roon /ˈsɪɡ.run/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sigrun a boy or girl name?

Sigrun is a girl's name.

How popular is Sigrun?

Sigrun is a very rare name in the U.S.

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