Meaning & History
Vémundr is an Old Norse masculine given name. It is the original Old Norse form of Vemund. The name is composed of the elements vé 'holy' and mundr 'protection', thus meaning 'holy protection' or 'sacred protector'.
The name appears in medieval Norse sources, though it is not among the most common Norse names. Variants and cognates in other Germanic languages include Vemund in modern Scandinavian usage and possibly Wigmund in Old English. The naming element vé carries religious significance, often referring to a temple or sanctuary, suggesting that the compound may have originally invoked divine guardianship.
No notable historical bearers have been recorded under the name Vémundr itself, but the related Vemund is attested in later periods.
Key Facts
- Meaning: Holy protection
- Origin: Old Norse
- Type: Given name
- Usage Region: Scandinavia (historical)