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By Linda Rosenkrantz · Jul 2026

Pekka

OriginFinnish variation of Peter, English from Greek
Meaning"rock"
GenderBoy

Famous Pekkas

  • Pekka Rinne

    Finnish ice hockey player

  • Pekka Lagerblom

    Finnish footballer

  • Pekka Olavi Haavisto

    Finnish MP

  • (Jussi) Pekka Pohjola

    Finnish musician

  • Pekka Rautakallio

    Finnish ice hockey player

  • Pekka Himanen

    Finnish philosopher

  • Pekka Kuusisto

    Finnish musician

  • Pekka Halonen

    Finnish painter

  • Ari

    Pekka Nurmenkari, Finnish figure skater

  • Esa

    Pekka Salonen, Finnish conductor and composer

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