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Sjoerd

The Frisian adaptation of Sigurd, derived from Old Norse elements meaning "victory" and "protector" or "guardian".

Meaning and origin

Sjoerd is how Frisian speakers adapted the name Sigurd from Old Norse tradition.

How to pronounce Sjoerd

Dutch (Netherlands)SHJORT /ˈsjoːrt/

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