Finnish Names for Girls

  1. Maikki
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Mary
    • Description:

      An unusual name that has not ventured outside the Finnish culture.
  2. Sohvi
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Sophia, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "wisdom"
    • Description:

      Sohvi is the Finnish translation of Sophia, although Sofia ranks as the most popular variation in Finland.
  3. Saija
    • Origin:

      Finnish diminutive of Sarah
    • Meaning:

      "princess"
    • Description:

      This pretty Finnish name is a diminutive of a diminutive, going from Sarah to Sari to Saija.
  4. Silja
    • Veera
      • Rikka
        • Saara
          • Pirkko
            • Origin:

              Diminutive of Piritta, Finnish
            • Meaning:

              "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 Birgitta
                      • Meaning:

                        "strength; exalted one"
                      • Description:

                        Leads to sweeter short forms Pirjo and Pirkko.
                    • Valma
                      • Pirjo
                        • Origin:

                          Diminutive of Piritta, Finnish
                        • Meaning:

                          "strength; exalted one"
                        • Description:

                          Cutesy short form of Piritta, the Finnish variation of Birgitta.
                      • Karoliina
                        • Kaarina
                          • Niina
                            • Salli