Nordic · Girl name
Signe
“new victory”
About the name Signe
Signe is a Nordic feminine name derived from the Old Norse ‘Signý’, composed of ‘sigr’ meaning ‘victory’ and ‘ný’ meaning ‘new’, thus interpreted as ‘new victory’. The name appears in Norse mythology, notably in the Völsunga saga, where Signý is the twin sister of Sigmund and daughter of King Völsung. Signe is also featured in the Danish legend of Hagbard and Signe, a tragic love story. The name is used in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia. Swedish actress Signe Hasso is a notable bearer.
- Meaning
- new victory
- Origin
- Nordic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SEE-nyuh(2 syl.)
Middle names for Signe
- Signe Marie
- Signe Elin
- Signe Sofia
- Signe Ruth
- Signe Linn
Questions about Signe
- What does Signe mean?
- Signe is a Nordic name meaning "new victory".
- How do you pronounce Signe?
- Signe is pronounced SEE-nyuh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Signe?
- Variants of Signe include Signy.
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