Zygmunt

German

"victorious protection"

Zygmunt Origin and Meaning

The name Zygmunt is a boy's name of Polish origin.

Zygmunt is a masculine name of Polish origin, equivalent to the English Sigmund or German Siegmund. It derives from Germanic elements 'sigu' meaning 'victory' and 'mund' meaning 'protection,' thus conveying 'victorious protection' or 'protector through victory.' The name has deep historical roots in Poland, with several Polish kings bearing the name, including Zygmunt I the Old and Zygmunt II Augustus. While common in Poland and other Slavic countries, it remains rare in English-speaking regions. The name's distinctive 'Z' beginning and unusual consonant combination give it a strong, distinctive quality. Zygmunt represents Polish heritage and carries historical gravitas, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking to honor Polish ancestry.

Popularity of the name Zygmunt

• 177 Poland 2020

Famous People Named Zygmunt

• Zygmunt Edward "Ziggy" Switkowski Polish Australian businessman and nuclear physicist
• Zygmunt Bauman Polish sociologist
• (Napoleon Stanisław Adam Feliks) Zygmunt Krasiński Polish Romantic poet
• Zygmunt Jan Rumel Polish poet
• Zygmunt Paweł Maszczyk Polish footballer
• Zygmunt Gloger Polish historian
• Zygmunt Szendzielarz Polish WWII Underground commander
• Zygmunt Chychła Polish Olympic boxer
• Zygmunt Henryk Berling Polish general and politician
• Zygmunt Józef Anczok Polish footballer
• Zygmunt "Zygi" Wilf German real estate mogul and NFL team owner
• Zygmunt Lubszyński birth name of Siegmund Lubin, German,American film pioneer