Sigrun

SIHG-roon

Norse

"victory rune"

Sigrun Origin and Meaning

The name Sigrun is a girl's name of Norse origin meaning "victory rune".

A popular choice in contemporary Iceland, in Norse mythology, Sigrún was a Valkyrie. She married Helgi, a legendary Danish king, and dies of sadness after he is slain by her brother, Dagr. As a name, it combines the elements sigr meaning "victory" and meaning "secret lore, rune", adding to the mythological, mystical feel it holds.

The name Sigrun in Pop Culture

• Sigrun character in the video game "Dragon Age: Origins , Awakening"