Kustaa

Teutonic

"staff of the Goths"

Kustaa Origin and Meaning

The name Kustaa is a boy's name of Finnish origin.

Kustaa is a Finnish masculine name that serves as the Finnish form of Gustav or Augustus. It derives from the Old Norse elements 'Gautr,' referring to the Geats (an ancient Scandinavian people), and 'stafr' meaning 'staff' or 'support.' The name carries historical significance in Finland, as several Swedish kings named Gustav ruled over Finland during the period of Swedish governance. Most notably, King Gustav II Adolf and Gustav III influenced Finnish history significantly. Kustaa has a strong, distinctive sound characteristic of Finnish names, with their emphasis on vowel sounds. While primarily used in Finland, the name represents Finnish cultural heritage and linguistic traditions. Though less common among younger generations as more international names have gained popularity, Kustaa remains a respected traditional name with deep cultural roots in Finnish history and identity.

Famous People Named Kustaa

• Kustaa Kustaanpoika Pihlajamäki Finnish wrestler
• Kustaa Rovio Finnish politician
• Kustaa Gideon Vilkuna Finnish ethnologist
• Kustaa Kylänpää Finnish clergyman and politician
• Kustaa Ahmala Finnish politician
• Arvo Kustaa Halberg birth name of Gus Hall, leader of the Communist Party USA
• Kaarlo Kustaa Lappalainen Finnish sport shooter
• Kaarlo Kustaa Paasia Finnish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics