Jussi
Jussi Origin and Meaning
Jussi is a Finnish male name that functions as a familiar form of Johannes, the Finnish variant of John. With roots in Hebrew, the original name Yochanan means 'God is gracious.' Jussi has been particularly popular in Finland, where it maintains cultural significance and is recognized as distinctly Finnish. The name gained broader recognition through famous Finnish tenor Jussi Björling (1911-1960), whose international opera career brought the name to wider attention. Though common in Finland, Jussi remains relatively uncommon outside Nordic countries. The name has a warm, approachable quality with its soft consonants and ending vowel. Despite limited international use, it represents Finnish naming traditions while being relatively easy for non-Finnish speakers to pronounce.
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