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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