Siegfried

American  

[sig-freed, seeg-, zeek-freet] / ˈsɪg frid, ˈsig-, ˈzik frit /

noun

1. (in theNibelungenlied ) the son of Sigmund and Sieglinde and the husband of Kriemhild. He kills the dragon Fafnir, acquires the treasure of the Nibelungs, wins Brünnhilde for Gunther, and is finally killed by Hagen at the behest of Brünnhilde, whom he had once promised to marry: corresponds to the Sigurd of the Volsunga Saga.

2. (italics) See The Ring of the Nibelung.

3. a male given name.

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Siegfried British  

/ ˈziːkfriːt, ˈsiːɡfriːd /

noun

1. Norse equivalent: Sigurd.  German myth a German prince, the son of Sigmund and husband of Kriemhild, who, in the Nibelungenlied, assumes possession of the treasure of the Nibelungs by slaying the dragon that guards it, wins Brunhild for King Gunther, and is eventually killed by Hagen

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Example Sentences

"We believe that technological giants are making a lot of good business in Europe and also significant profits," said Siegfried Muresan, the EU lawmaker who will lead negotiations on behalf of parliament.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

His entire family, including his mechanic brother Siegfried, was rescued.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

In March 1939, Alfred Schafranek, his brother Siegfried, and their families arrived from Austria.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

Among his discoveries are editorial missives by Siegfried that preach global disarmament.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

D. H. Lawrence wrote a novel, The Trespasser, which was inspired by Wagner s version of Siegfried.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall