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Finnish Baby Names for Boys
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Joonas
Joonas is a masculine Finnish variant of the biblical name Jonah (or Jonas), which derives from Hebrew and means 'dove'. This name is particularly popular in Finland and Estonia, where it represents…
Jorma
Finnish, variation of Jeremiah
Rarely heard in the US, but borne by Jorma Taccone an actor featured on the TV series Girls ., who was named after the Jefferson Airplane guitarist Jorma Kaukonen. Taccone--who plays Booth Jonathan…
Joulu
Finnish
"Christmas"
The Finnish word for Christmas, occasionally given as a name to children born around the holiday.
Jukka
Finnish
"God is gracious"
Originally a Finnish nickname for Johannes, Jukka is very established as a standalone name in Finland nowadays. With its cute bouncy sound and cool -a ending, it makes for a really fun choice for a…
Jussi
Jussi is a Finnish male name that functions as a familiar form of Johannes, the Finnish variant of John. With roots in Hebrew, the original name Yochanan means 'God is gracious.' Jussi has been…
Juuso
Finnish variation of Joseph
"Jehovah increases"
The Finnish form of Joseph, sometimes used as a nickname for Juuseppi.
Kaapriel
Finnish, from Hebrew
"God is my strength"
This rare Finnish form of Gabriel adds a cool, unique flair to the Biblical classic. Kaapriel is uncommon even in Finland, where it likely originated as a combination of Gabriel with its regional…
Kaarlo
Kaarlo is a Finnish masculine name, essentially the Finnish variation of the name Charles or Karl. It derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'man', and was popularized throughout…
Kalani
Hawaiian
"the heavens"
This name is one of the hot new spiritual names for both sexes. In Hawaiian it means "chieftain of the sky" or "spirit of the sky,"and is extremely popular for boys.
Kalevi
Variation of Kaleva, Finnish
"ancestor of the Finns"
Kalevi is a variant form of Kaleva, the name of a character from Finnish legend — the ancestor of all Finns. Although both are masculine names, Kalevi may be better suited for non-Finnish boys, since…
Karo
Finnish diminutive of Karl, Scandinavian
"free man"
A pet form of Karl, the form of Carl used throughout Scandinavia.
Kauno
Finnish
"beautiful"
Kauno was derived from the Finnish word kaunis , meaning "beautiful."
Kauri
Maori or Finnish
"tree or deer"
A Maori name derived from a type of tree native to New Zealand's North Island. It's also an ancient Finnish name, likely derived from kauris , the Finnish word for "deer".
Keijo
Finnish
"elf; fairy"
Finnish name with a magical meaning.
Konsta
Finnish, from Latin
"steadfast"
Originally a short form of Konstantin, the Finnish form of Constantine, Konsta came to be used on its own, staying in the Finnish Top 50 boy names from 2004 to 2014. With its cool K initial and…
Lars
Scandinavian from Latin Laurentius
"crowned with laurel"
Lars is a perfect candidate for a cross-cultural passport: it has been heard often enough here to sound familiar and friendly, yet retains the charisma of a charming foreigner. In this country Lars…
Launo
Finnish diminutive of Klaus, Nordic and German
"people of victory"
This Finnish nickname for Klaus could stand independently on birth certificates.
Lavi
Hebrew; diminutive of Olavi, Finnish
"lion; ancestor's relic"
Lavi is a rare member of the trendy leonine group of names in the US, but in Israel it's among the Top 10 boy names. It makes a good alternative to Levi.
Leevi
Leevi is a masculine Finnish name, considered the Finnish variant of Levi. The name has Hebrew origins, meaning 'joined' or 'attached.' In the Bible, Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah, and the…
Lemmitty
Finnish
"beloved"
A rare Finnish name which is used for both sexes, usually in the middle spot.