Pirkko

PEERK-ko
Diminutive of Piritta, Finnish
"strength; exalted one"

Pirkko Origin and Meaning

The name Pirkko is a girl's name of Finnish origin meaning "strength; exalted one".

Cute and quirky nickname that stands on its own in Finland.

Famous People Named Pirkko

  • (Pirkko) Hannele PokkaFinnish politician; former governor of Lapland
  • Pirkko Onerva LepistöFinnish painter
  • Pirkko Ritva AroFinnish politician
  • Pirkko Anneli RuohonenLerner, Finnish politician
  • Pirkko Helena SaisioFinnish novelist and actress
  • Pirkko MannolaFinnish actress and singer
  • Pirkko MattilaFinnish politician
  • Pirkko MäättäFinnish skier