Gender Masculine
Usage German
Pronounced Pron. ZEEK-behrt  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old German elements sigu "victory" and beraht "bright". This was the name of several Frankish kings, including the 7th-century Sigebert III of Austrasia who is regarded as a saint.

Related Names

DiminutiveSigi
Other Languages & CulturesSigeberht(Anglo-Saxon) Sigibert(Germanic) Sigiberhtaz(Old Germanic)
Surname DescendantSiebert(German)

Name Days

Austria: July 12

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Entry updated December 7, 2022