The proper name "Siward" is spelled with six letters - S, I, W, A, R, D. The word follows the regular English pronunciation rules as it's pronounced as /ˈsaɪwərd/ or "sigh-ward." The first syllable "sigh" has a long "i" sound and the second syllable "ward" is pronounced as it spells. The hard "s" sound in the beginning and the "d" sound at the end gives the name a strong, distinct sound.
The origin of the word "Siward" can be traced back to Old English. It is derived from the elements "sige", meaning "victory", and "weard", meaning "guardian" or "protector". Combining these elements, "Siward" can be interpreted to mean "victorious guardian" or "victorious protector". Siward is a given name that has been historically associated with individuals of Anglo-Saxon and Norse origin.