Finnish Names for Girls

Ailana

Kazakh

"moonlight"

A pretty Kazakh name derived from Turkish ayla , meaning "moonlight". The Hawaiian name 'Ailana (with the 'okina mark) means "loving".

Lumi

Finnish

"snow"

Lumi may be a rare girls' name in the USA and England, but it comes in the Top 50 in Finland, where it means snow. Given the popularity of Winter, Holly, Ivy and many other wintery-christmassy names,…

Sade

Finnish, Nigerian and Yoruba, diminutive of Folashade

"rain; honor bestows a crown"

The one-named singer clarified the confusing pronunciation on this one (in her case, it's shah-DAY), but a number of parents have looked for more phonetic spellings. The Finnish version means "rain."

Juni

Scandinavian

"June"

Juni is the Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish form of the month name June. While Juni feels cute and fresh, most Americans would assume it was a nickname or a Joni variation. We prefer Juna or…

Annalie

Nordic, German

"grace"

Melodious and unusual form of a name with an uncountable number of variations. Many will understand it as the more down-to-earth Annalee.

Veera

Veera is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Finnish, it means 'faith' or 'belief,' while in Hindi and Sanskrit, it derives from 'vira' meaning 'brave' or 'heroic.' This dual…

Noora

Noora is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish tradition, it's a variant of Nora or Eleanor, ultimately derived from the Latin 'Honora' meaning 'honor.' In Arabic cultures, Noora…

Aili

Finnish and Sami variation of Helga, diminutive of Aileen, Anglicization of Eilidh

"holy, blessed; bright and shining light"

An attractive Scandinavian take on Helga, or a potential Helen nickname.

Lilya

Lilya is a charming feminine name with Slavic and Russian origins, functioning as a diminutive of Liliya, the Russian form of Lily. The name ultimately connects to the lily flower, a symbol of…

Malin

Scandinavian diminutive of Magdalene

"high tower or woman of Magdela"

The sleek Malin is a contracted form of Magdalene or Madeleine, used in Sweden, Norway, and Switzerland. A popular choice back in the 2000s, it has declined in popularity in recent years, but it…

Ilma

Finnish, Hungarian, Spanish, or literary Quenya

"air; starlight"

A name that's unknown in the US and Britain but is popular as a nature name in Finland. May also be known as a Hungarian variation of Amelia and a Spanish form of Wilhelmina. Ilma also appears in…

Saara

Saara is a feminine name representing the Finnish and Estonian form of Sarah, which has Hebrew origins meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." This variation maintains the meaning of the original while…

Leeah

Leeah is a modern variation of the traditional Hebrew name Leah, which means 'weary' or 'delicate' in its original form, though some modern interpretations suggest it means 'wild cow' or 'gazelle' in…

Lilja

Icelandic, Faroese, and Finnish variation of Lily; "lily"

"lily"

Cute and quirky Lily alternative.

Meri

Finnish; Maori

"sea; Mary"

Upbeat name that cheers you as soon as you hear it. One famous bearer is Maori feminist Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia. As Finnish name, it is connected to the sea.

Suvi

Finnish

"summer"

Light, zippy, and sunny, Suvi has a sparky yet sweet feel. Notably borne by Finnish supermodel Suvi Koponen, it is taken from the Finnish word for Summer, making it and interesting alternative to…

Janne

Danish and Norwegian diminutive of Johanna

"God is gracious"

This common name for both boys and girls in Scandinavia would definitely work better as a feminine name in the U.S.

Rikka

Rikka is a charming feminine name with Scandinavian and Finnish origins, functioning as a diminutive form of names containing 'rik' meaning 'ruler' or 'powerful.' In Norse traditions, it's connected…

Piritta

Finnish variation of Birgitta

"strength; exalted one"

A gentler form of Birgitta, linked to either Irish Bridget or Norse Birger, Piritta is a spirited Finnish name, which leads to short forms Pirjo, Pikko, and Pipsa.

Eeva

Eeva is a feminine name that is the Finnish and Estonian form of Eve. The name traces back to the Hebrew "Chavah" meaning "living one" or "source of life," and is associated with the first woman in…