How to pronounce SIGNE, and what it means

SIGNE is the name of an IKEA rug. Here is how Swedes say it, and what the name means.
Person's name
SIGNE
SING-neh
Product
Rug
The name
Signe, an old Norse woman's name.

How to say SIGNE

Say SING-neh, stressing the syllable in capitals. The Listen button reads it with your device's Swedish voice.

Our guide to Swedish pronunciation explains these sounds in more detail, and the Swedish keyboard lets you type å, ä and ö.

Why it is called SIGNE

Some IKEA product families carry first names: bookcases and shelving often get men's names, and fabrics and curtains have often had women's names.

Sources

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