Sigbert

Sigbert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is typically constructed from the elements sig, meaning "victory," and bert, meaning "bright" or "famous." The name was used across various Germanic-speaking communities in the early medieval period and appears in Latinized forms such as Sigbertus in chronicles.

Variants of the name include Sigebert, Sigibert, and Sigobert. These spellings reflect regional and linguistic differences in Frankish, Anglo-Saxon, and other medieval sources. In historical records, the variant Sigebert is particularly associated with Merovingian-era royalty, where two kings of Austrasia are commonly cited under that name. The form and its variants also show up in hagiographic and ecclesiastical lists, indicating its broad reception in medieval Europe.

Notable bearers of closely related forms include Merovingian kings of Austrasia known as Sigebert I and Sigebert II in various chronicles. While the exact spellings and titles vary by source, these figures illustrate the name’s prominence in early medieval high society.

In modern usage, Sigbert is uncommon as a given name but remains of interest in onomastic studies and genealogical research. It is part of a broader family of Germanic names with the -bert suffix, and it shares roots with related names such as Siegfried and Sigebert.