Finnish

Aava

Pronounced AAH-vahShare

Meaning: Wide; open

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A Finnish name with an image of open space. It was fifth among first names given to Finnish-speaking girls born in Finland in 2025.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Aava comes from Finnish.

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Morning

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Rowan tree

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Cloudberry

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Pearl; also a pet form of Vilhelmiina

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Named for Lake Saimaa

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Possibly grain or will

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