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

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

The iconic Mirage resort was perhaps best known for its exploding 54-foot man-made volcano, magicians Siegfried and Roy, white tigers and dolphins.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

In his own memoir, Siegfried had denied ever writing for the publication.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

His real name was Johannes Siegfried Becker, but he had dozens of aliases and more than one false passport.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield