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26Ahti is a masculine given name of Finnish and Estonian origin, deeply rooted in Finnish mythology where it is the name of the god of the ocean, rivers, and fishing. The exact meaning of the name remains unknown, though v...
Aino is a feminine given name used in Finland, Estonia, and Japan. In Finnish, the name means "the only one". The name was devised by Elias Lönnrot, who compiled the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, from oral folk so...
Ilmarinen (pronounced [ˈilmɑrinen]) is a Finnish masculine given name rooted in ancient mythology. Derived from the Finnish word ilma meaning "air", the name belongs to the immortal smith and sky god of Finnish mythology...
Ilmatar is a goddess of the air in Finnish mythology, known primarily from the national epic Kalevala. Her name is derived from the Finnish word ilma ('air') combined with the feminine suffix -tar (corresponding to Engli...
Joukahainen is a figure in Finnish mythology, best known as a rival of the legendary hero Väinämöinen in the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala. His name has a variety of forms in the oral runic songs of Finland and Kar...
Kalervo is a Finnish male given name and surname with deep roots in the national epic, the Kalevala. The name likely represents a blend of Kaleva and Kullervo, two prominent elements from Finnish mythology. Kaleva refers...
EtymologyKaleva is a masculine given name of Finnish and Estonian origin, derived from the mythological ancestor of the Finns. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it may trace back to Proto-Finnic *kalëga, possibly re...
Kalevi is a Finnish masculine given name and surname, derived as a variant of Kaleva, the mythological ancestor of the Finnish people. The name Kaleva itself has an obscure meaning, but it forms the basis of the Finnish...
Kullervo is a tragic hero in Finnish mythology, whose story is famously recounted in the national epic Kalevala compiled by Elias Lönnrot. The name Kullervo is derived from the Finnish word kulta, meaning "gold," though...
Kyllikki is a Finnish feminine given name derived from the Finnish word kyllä meaning "abundance" or kyllin meaning "enough." The name is most famously known as a character in the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, whe...
Lemminkäinen is a prominent figure in Finnish mythology, best known as one of the heroes of the national epic Kalevala. The meaning of his name is uncertain, but it is possibly related to the Finnish word lempi, meaning...
Louhi is a central figure in Finnish mythology, known as the powerful ruler of Pohjola and a death goddess. The name Louhi is a variant of Loviatar, which bears the same mythological associations. In Finnish folklore, Lo...
Loviatar is a name found in Finnish mythology. The meaning of the name is uncertain, though it is often connected to the Finnish word lovi ("notch" or "crack"), related to the concept of falling into a trance — langeta l...
Mielikki is a Finnish goddess of the forests and hunting, whose name derives from the Finnish word mieli meaning "mind," "mood," or "disposition." She is a central figure in Finnish mythology, often called Metsän emäntä...
Nyyrikki is the Finnish god of the hunt and cattle, and son of Tapio. The name's meaning is unknown, and its earliest attested form is as Nyrckes in Mikael Agricola's 1551 list of Finnish deities, where he was said to gi...
Pekko is the Finnish form of the ancient Estonian and Finnish god Peko, associated with crops, barley, and brewing. While the name's exact meaning is uncertain, it is rooted in mythological traditions that persisted into...
Rauni is a Finnish name with diverse origins and meanings. As a feminine name, it is a short form of Ragnhild, the Swedish form of the Old Norse name Ragnhildr, which itself is derived from elements meaning "advice" (reg...
Sampo is a Finnish masculine given name drawn directly from national mythology. In Finnish mythology, the Sampo (also called Sammas) is a magic artifact—often described as a mill—that grinds out wealth, salt, and grain,...
Seppo 1 is a Finnish masculine given name derived from the Finnish word seppä, meaning "smith". It is closely tied to Finnish mythology through the figure of Ilmarinen, known as Seppo Ilmarinen ("the smith Ilmarinen"), a...
Tapio is a Finnish masculine given name that derives from the name of the ancient Finnish god of forests, animals, and hunting. The precise meaning of the name remains unknown, though it has deep roots in Finnish mytholo...
Tellervo is the Finnish goddess of the forest, a figure whose name remains etymologically obscure but is deeply rooted in Finnish mythology and folklore. She is consistently described in the Kalevala-era runic tradition...
Tuulikki is a Finnish female given name with a rich mythological background. Its meaning, "little wind," derives from the Finnish word tuuli ("wind") combined with a diminutive suffix, evoking a gentle breeze. In Finnish...
Ukko is the Finnish thunder god and a central figure in Finnish mythology. The name means "old man" in Finnish, reflecting his revered status as a patriarchal sky deity. In Finnish mythology, Ukko is the god of the sky a...
Untamo is a Finnish male given name of uncertain origin, perhaps deriving from Germanic sources. It is closely associated with the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, where Untamo is a character who appears in the tale...
Väinämöinen is a central figure in Finnish mythology, serving as the hero and main character of the national epic, the Kalevala. The name is derived from the Finnish word väinä, meaning "wide and slow-flowing river," ref...
Vellamo (also spelled Wellamo) is the Finnish goddess of water, lakes, and seas, known as Veen emäntä 'Mistress of Water'. In Finnish mythology, she is the wife of Ahti, the god of the ocean, rivers, and fishing. Togethe...