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Name Origin

Sigmund is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is composed of two elements: 'sig', meaning 'victory' or 'sign', and 'mund', meaning 'protection' or 'guardian'. Therefore, Sigmund traditionally means 'victorious protector' or 'protector through victory'.

germanicmasculinevictoryprotectionguardian

Famous People

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)

Neurologist and Psychoanalyst

  • Founder of psychoanalysis
  • Developed theories on the unconscious mind, dream interpretation, and psychosexual development

Sigmund Romberg (1860-1932)

Composer

  • Known for operettas such as 'The Student Prince'

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