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Definition of sigmund
sigmund
/ˈsɪɡ.mənd/
Sig · mund
Plural:Sigmunds
sigmund Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A male given name of Germanic origin, notably borne by the Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud, as well as a legendary hero in Norse mythology.
Example
"They decided to name their son Sigmund in honor of his great-grandfather."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from German Sigmund, derived from the Old High German elements sigu ('victory') and munt ('protection').
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sigmund. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sigmund