Ilmarinen
EEL-mah-ree-nehn
Finnish
"air"
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Ilmarinen Origin and Meaning
The name Ilmarinen is a boy's name of Finnish origin meaning "air".
A poetic and powerful Finnish name, Ilmarinen is a god from Finnish mythology, seen as both the creator and a personification of the sky. An immortal creator, he can work with any metal and create almost anything, one notable creation being the magical Sampo, a device that brings good fortune.
Derived from ilma meaning "air", Ilmarinen also appears in the Finnish epic, the Kalevala, in which he is portrayed as a blacksmith and an inventor. As such, the name may appeal to those who want to instil creativity, curiosity, and ambition in their baby.
Ilmarinen is rarely used as a given name, though short form Ilmari is seen more often.