Pekka

Finnish variation of Peter, English from Greek
"rock"

Pekka Origin and Meaning

The name Pekka is a boy's name meaning "rock".

The Finnish form of Peter was most common in its culture of origin in the 1950s and '60s.

Famous People Named Pekka

  • Pekka RinneFinnish ice hockey player
  • Pekka LagerblomFinnish footballer
  • Pekka Olavi HaavistoFinnish MP
  • (Jussi) Pekka PohjolaFinnish musician
  • Pekka RautakallioFinnish ice hockey player
  • Pekka HimanenFinnish philosopher
  • Pekka KuusistoFinnish musician
  • Pekka HalonenFinnish painter
  • AriPekka Nurmenkari, Finnish figure skater
  • EsaPekka Salonen, Finnish conductor and composer