sivert

Sivert is a masculine given name used in Scandinavia, particularly in Norway and Sweden. It has historical usage dating back to medieval times and remains in regular use today. In Norwegian and Swedish contexts it is common as a given name, and it can appear in patronymic surnames such as Sivertsen.

Etymology and usage notes suggest that the exact origin of Sivert is uncertain, but it is generally considered a Scandinavian form related to older Germanic names such as Sievert or Sigvert. These names are often interpreted as compounds drawn from elements with meanings connected to victory and protection, though precise derivations vary among linguists.

Notable people with the name include Sivert Høyem (born 1971), a Norwegian singer and frontman of the rock band Madrugada, who has also pursued a solo career.

See also: Sivert is distinct from the unit sievert (symbol Sv), the SI unit of ionizing radiation dose, which is named after Swedish physicist Rolf Maximilian Sievert. The close spelling can occasionally lead to confusion between the given name and the unit.