Finnish Baby Names for Girls

A rare Finnish word name with a fiery meaning.

Liekki

<p>Liisa is a feminine name of Finnish origin, serving as the Finnish and Estonian variant of Elizabeth, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.' This streamlined form is particularly popular in Finland, Estonia, and other Baltic regions. Liisa features the characteristic double vowel common in Finnish naming traditions, creating a melodic, flowing pronunciation. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, the name maintains steady usage in its countries of origin, representing a connection to Finno-Ugric cultural heritage. Liisa combines simplicity with distinctive spelling, offering an accessible yet uncommon option that carries the rich historical connections of the Elizabeth name family while providing a strong tie to Nordic and Baltic traditions.</p>

Liisa

Most famously borne by Loja Saarinen, a Finnish-American artist and wife of architect Eliel Saarinen. She was born Minna Carolina Mathilde Louise Gesellius and went by Louise or Loja.
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Pronounced LO-ha, Loja is the name of a town in Spain and a city in Ecuador.

Loja

 sound much quirkier than the Scandinavian baby names of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. While there is a lot of crossover between Finnish and 

, many Finnish names are closely related to Baltic names, particularly those from Estonia.

most popular Finnish names for girls in Finland

 include Eevi, Venla, Aino, Aada, and Helmi. You may be familiar with Finnish girl names such as Lotta, Hanna, Anneli, Ulla, Minna, and Lumi, which is a rising name in the US and popular on Nameberry.

 that deserve your attention include Auri, Suvi, Ailana, Elvi, Ilta, and Kesia. Here are some of the most accessible baby names to the English speaker.

Finnish baby girl names from Finland, including Lotta, Lumi, and Minna, with origins, meanings, and popularity (Page 6)