How has the naming trend changed over the years in Finland?

In recent years, the popularity of names in Finland has shown limited variation, with traditional names remaining popular choices. These favored names are short, consisting of two syllables, and are characterized by soft pronunciation. Additionally, traditional Finnish names are resurgent, showcasing a renewed interest in preserving cultural and familial heritage (2).

What are some Finnish baby names connected to Finnish music or sports?

Some Finnish baby names connected to Finnish music or sports include Aino, associated with the Finnish soprano Aino Ackté, and Kimi, related to Finnish Formula One driver Kimi Räikkönen.

What are some nature-inspired Finnish names?

Some nature-inspired Finnish names may include Aamu, meaning morning, Kielo meaning lily of the valley, and Vesa meaning sapling or young tree.

What is the Finnish name for God?

The Finnish name for God is Jumala, for the Christian God and other religious deities. Additionally, Paiva means God of the sun, and Assi and Atto represent Goddess.

What Finnish name means luck?

The Finnish boy’s name Onni means luck or fortune, while the girl’s name Sulamit signifies a woman with fortune or great luck.

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87 Finnish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Aaron	Boy	Exalted; High mountain
August	Boy	Respected; Esteemed; Venerable; Exalted
Ari	Boy	Lion; Eagle; Brave; Most holy; Sun-like; Visible; Generous; Chief; Superior
Aila	Girl	Noble; Holy; Blessed; Halo; Moonlight; Terebinth tree
Aura	Girl	Breeze; Soft wind; Golden
Adalina	Girl	Noble; Honorable; Gentle; Soft
Asiya	Girl	Resurrection; Distressed; Grieved; Pensive; East
Auri	Girl	Breeze
Alexi	Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Aleksandra	Girl	Defender of mankind

Alanni	Unisex	Little rock; Handsome
Aina	Girl	Always; The only one; Grace; Favor; Scene; Sight; Mirror; Difficult birth; Elegant love; Chaste
Alli	Girl	A type of duck; Noble; Elevated
Aili	Girl	Holy; Blessed
Ailey	Girl	Light; Holy; Blessed; Hay clearing; The other Aenor
Aasiyah	Girl	Resurrection; Asia; East; Distressed; Bereaved
Ajla	Girl	Halo; Circle of light; Moonlight; Holy; Blessed
Aima	Unisex	Fetches it; Whole; Generous amount; Beloved
Amali	Girl	My hope; Vigorous; Unyielding
Airi	Unisex	Love; White jasmine; Messenger; Herald

Anneli	Girl	Graced with God's Bounty; Favor; Graceful Meadow
Aro	Boy	High mountain; Exalted; Warrior lion; Wet meadow
Ama	Girl	Child born on Saturday; Heaven; Beloved; Vigorous; Sky; God of fertility and rain; Wet nurse; Grandmother; Dark one
Aava	Unisex	Wide; Open
Aari	Boy	Mountain of strength
Amaliah	Girl	Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Arvo	Boy	Value; Worth
Ailah	Unisex	Ascetic; Blessed; Noble
Alinda	Girl	Noble and gentle
Alette	Girl	Nobility; Kind

Aleksi	Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Airo	Unisex	Madder red; To love; Messenger; Herald
Alla	Girl	Torch; Moon; Sweetly-speaking; Holy; Blessed; Noble
Alvar	Boy	Elf warrior
Adar	Boy	Noble; March
Anani	Boy	Cloud; Yahweh is gracious
Aika	Girl	Love song; Time; Thank you; Work; Visitor; Alive
Aavi	Boy	Favorable; The Sun; A master; Ghost
Ale	Boy	Defender of the people; High; Exalted; Noble
Aivan	Unisex	Precisely; Completely

Ailo	Unisex	God; Game; Sport; Magic
Aile	Girl	Holy; Blessed
Aasia	Girl	Resurrection; Asia; East; Perturbed; Bereaved
Aki	Girl	Autumn; Clear; Yahweh will establish
Arvella	Unisex	To suppose; Think; Believe; Reckon; Speculate
Anikka	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Grace
Aana	Girl	Favour; Grace
Aurora	Girl	Dawn
Adine	Girl	Noble; From Hadria
Ahti	Boy	The sea; Name of an Egyptian God

Aimo	Boy	Generous amount; Fair-sized; Proper; Good
Aino	Girl	The only one; Unique
Ainu	Girl	The only one
Ake	Boy	Helper; Defender; Bright; Pure; Holy; Genuine
Aksa	Boy	Anklet; Bangle; Farthest
Ales	Boy	Nobleness; Nobility; Defending men
Alvi	Girl	White; Bright
Annu	Boy	Lord Shiva; Favor; Grace
Anselmi	Boy	Protected by God; A variant of name Ansel
Are	Boy	Eagle

Arja	Boy	Peace
Armas	Boy	Beloved; Weapon; Maker of arms or a soldier
Arsi	Boy	Virile
Arto	Boy	Stone; Bear; Thor; The eagle; A variant of the name Arthur
Artturi	Boy	Stone; Bear; Thor; The eagle; A variant of the name Arthur
Arvan	Boy	Flour; Flour bin; Righteous; Virtuous; To believe; A lot
Arvi	Boy	Eagle tree
Atri	Boy	One who eats; To pass over; To overcome; From Hadria
Atto	Boy	Goddess of Irrationality
Auli	Boy	Joy; Happiness; Short form of Aulikki

Auni	Boy	Chaste; Wealthy friend;
Aapo	Boy	Finnish form of Abraham; Being father of a multitude
Aini	Girl	The only one; My eye; My spring;
Aira	Boy	Messenger; Herald; Ryegrass; Darnel; Second; Asia
Akki	Boy	Clear; Bright; Autumn; Hope; Raised by Yahweh; Yahweh will establish
Alvine	Unisex	Elf; Noble; Friend
Ano	Boy	Favor; Grace; Anise; Asked for; Second; Asia; Love; Design;
Ansa	Unisex	Virtue; Trap
Arvy	Boy	Eagle tree; Friend of the people
Axa	Boy	My father is peace; Anklet; Bangle

Aslak	Boy	God's battle; God's warrior
Aeni	Girl	The only one; My eye; My spring
Ainar	Boy	The only one; Male moon; Fire moon; Swallow (bird)
Aire	Unisex	Messenger; Herald; To love
Aune	Unisex	Chaste
Armia	Unisex	Beloved
Avu	Unisex	Virtue

Infographic: Beautiful Finnish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

Finnish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A are meaningful and pleasing to the ear. The following infographic introduces you to several Finnish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A along with their meanings, making it easier to find one that aligns with your preferences. Explore the options to choose your favorite, and share this list with fellow parents to help them in their name search.

Finnish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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