Sigismund — Form of Sigmund, whose meaning is derived from the Germanic elements sigu "victory" and mund "protector" (or in the case of the Scandinavian cognate, from the Old Norse elements sigr "victory" and mundr "protector") in which the first element is sigis, an older form of sigu.
Saint Sigismund was a 6th-century king of the Burgundians. Sigismund was also the name of kings of Poland and a ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.
Saintly namesake: Sigismund of Burgundy was a 6th-century king who converted to Christianity and is honored as a saint. He is remembered for his piety and tragic life. (May 1 · 6th century)
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