Finnish Names for Girls
- Maikki
Origin:
Finnish variation of MaryDescription:
An unusual name that has not ventured outside the Finnish culture.
- Sohvi
Origin:
Finnish variation of Sophia, GreekMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
Sohvi is the Finnish translation of Sophia, although Sofia ranks as the most popular variation in Finland.
- Saija
Origin:
Finnish diminutive of SarahMeaning:
"princess"Description:
This pretty Finnish name is a diminutive of a diminutive, going from Sarah to Sari to Saija.
- Silja
- Veera
- Rikka
- Saara
- Pirkko
Origin:
Diminutive of Piritta, FinnishMeaning:
"strength; exalted one"Description:
Cute and quirky nickname that stands on its own in Finland.
- Orvokki
- Riitta
- Mirjam
- Leea
- Noora
- Piritta
Origin:
Finnish variation of BirgittaMeaning:
"strength; exalted one"Description:
Leads to sweeter short forms Pirjo and Pirkko.
- Valma
- Pirjo
Origin:
Diminutive of Piritta, FinnishMeaning:
"strength; exalted one"Description:
Cutesy short form of Piritta, the Finnish variation of Birgitta.
- Karoliina
- Kaarina
- Niina
- Salli