Sieglinde

Sieglinde is a given name of Germanic origin. The name is derived from the elements "sieg," meaning victory, and "linde," meaning tender or gentle. It is most famously associated with the character Sieglinde in Richard Wagner's opera "Die Walküre," part of the Ring Cycle. In Wagner's opera, Sieglinde is the mother of the hero Siegfried and the twin sister of Wotan, the chief god. Her story involves her difficult marriage and her fateful encounter with Siegmund, who turns out to be her brother and the father of Siegfried. The name has also appeared in other literary and mythological contexts, though its prominence is largely due to Wagner's influential opera. The name is not as common as some other Germanic names but is recognized, particularly among opera enthusiasts and those familiar with Norse mythology.