Cunigund is the Old German form of Kunigunde, a feminine name composed of elements meaning "clan, family" (kunni) or "royal" (kuni) combined with gunda "war". The name thus suggests something akin to "royal warfare" or "clan warrior."Etymology and Historical ContextThe name Kunigunde was borne by two medieval saints. The first was a legendary 4th-century companion of Saint Ursula, a Swiss virgin martyred according to tradition by the Huns. This association promoted the name among early Christian communities. Far more historically documented is Saint Kunigunde of Luxembourg (c. 975–1040), the wife of Holy Roman Emperor Henry II. She was known for her piety and charitable works, and was canonized in 1200. Her feast day is March 3. Cunégonde is the modern French variant, while Kinga and Kunegunda are used in Polish.Cultural SignificanceCunigund itself has fallen out of common use, but remains of interest in onomastics as the Germanic precursor to more widespread forms. Its root Ursula means "little she-bear" (Latin ursa), referring to a legendary 4th-century British princess martyred at Cologne. The name was popular in medieval England.Meaning: Clan; Royal warOrigin: GermanicType: First nameUsage Regions: Germany, Poland, France (historical)Variants: Kunigunde (German), Cunégonde (French), Kinga (Polish), Kunegunda (Polish)