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Sigyn

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Pronounced SIG-in /ˈsɪɡ.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Sigyn, 'victory-friend; victorious girlfriend' (sigr, 'victory', + vina, 'friend'); the faithful Norse goddess, wife of Loki; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Victory-friend; victorious girlfriend: Sigyn is a Norse goddess, wife of Loki. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SIG-in'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Sigyn, 'victory-friend; victorious girlfriend' (sigr, 'victory', + vina, 'friend'); the faithful Norse goddess, wife of Loki; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Sigyn comes from the Old Norse Sigyn, 'victory-friend; victorious girlfriend' (sigr, 'victory', + vina, 'friend'); the faithful Norse goddess, wife of Loki (we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'SIG-in').

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

Did you know? Sigyn is 'victory-friend' in Old Norse (sigr + vina) — the faithful goddess wife of Loki, who holds a bowl to shield him from venom — a crisp, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'SIG-in').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Sigyn — Norse mythology; goddess

Variations

Sigynn

Nicknames

Sig

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If you like Sigyn…

Loki— her husband
Frigg— a fellow Norse goddess
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sigyn mean?

Sigyn is Old Norse for 'victory-friend; victorious girlfriend' (sigr + vina); the faithful wife of Loki. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Sigyn?

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

Is Sigyn a boy or girl name?

Sigyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Sigyn?

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

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