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The first given name of Finnish origin, Aino, was accepted in the almanac in 1890, followed by numerous others in 1908. About 30% of Finns born in 1910–1939 received a name with Finnish etymology. [23] By the 1930s, the use of Finnish names and name variants was stabilized, and most of the popular names were noted in the almanac.
Nea and Neea are shortened versions of Linnea which is a female given name of Swedish origin. The name Linnea is linked to the famous 18th-century Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus, who was ennobled as Carl von Linné later in life. August 3 is the official name day for Nea, Neea, Linnea and Vanamo. [2]
In Finland, Kari is a male name, which was particularly popular in the 1940s and 1950s.The name is derived from the Greek Makarios (or Macarius).. In Norway, Kari is a female name.
View history; General ... Word/name: Greek name Τιμάω: Meaning ... Timo is a masculine given name. It is primarily used in Finnish, Estonian, Dutch and German ...
Ilona is a Hungarian female name. In Hungarian female given name, the traditional name of the Queen of the Fairies in Hungarian folklore. [1] [2] Its etymology is uncertain, could be Finno-Ugric, but a common theory is that Ilona is cognate of the Greek given name Helen. [3] Diminutive forms include Ilonka and Ilike.
Origin; Meaning: Man, Warrior: Other names; See also: Andreas: Antti is a Finnish masculine given name derived from the Greek name Andreas.
Vera (Cyrillic: Вера: Véra, "faith") is a female given name of Slavic origin. In Slavic languages, Vera means faith. [1] The name Vera has been used in the English speaking world since the 19th century and was popular in the early 20th century. [2] In Turkish Vera means piety. [3] Gender: Feminine [4]
The name Marianthi comes from the names Maria which is the name of the Virgin Mary and means Strong, Fertile and from the name Anthi which comes from the Ancient Greek word Anthos which means Flower. In the Church it is heard as two separate names but also as a whole between them.