International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Jaako is a Finnish variant of Jacob, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel," referring to the biblical story where Jacob was born holding his twin brother's…
Finnish variation of John
"God is gracious"
This common name in Finland, which is also a diminutive for Jan in Sweden, might feel a bit feminine in the English-speaking world, too close to girls' names Jan and Jane.
Finnish variation of Jeremiah, Hebrew
"appointed by God"
An intriguing Finnish choice that is entirely unknown in the US.
Diminutive of Jaakko, Finnish
"supplanter"
A nickname for Jaakko, the Finnish form of Jacob.
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…
Finnish
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…
