Finnish

Helmi

Pronounced HEL-meeShare

Meaning: Pearl; also a pet form of Vilhelmiina

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Helmi is both the Finnish word for pearl and a short form of names such as Vilhelmiina. Its nature meaning and its family-name relationship are two documented routes.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Helmi comes from Finnish.

Finnish

Hilla

Cloudberry

Rare gem
Finnish

Saimi

Named for Lake Saimaa

Rare gem
Finnish

Aamu

Morning

Rare gem
Finnish

Aava

Wide; open

Rare gem
Finnish

Pihla

Rowan tree

Rare gem
Finnish · Estonian

Vilja

Possibly grain or will

Rare gem
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