Helmi
Pearl; also a pet form of Vilhelmiina
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Pearl; also a pet form of Vilhelmiina
Battle, through Hildr
Cloudberry
Helmeted warrior
Island spear
Uncertain origin; associated with ebony
Modern form of Iðunn
Short form of Ilmarinen
Joy; happiness
Feminine form of Inge
Name element referring to the god Ing
Yngvi’s warrior
He will laugh
Possibly iron-associated
Chieftain; nobleman
God is gracious
God is gracious
Shy; modest
Lily of the valley
Gold in Vietnamese; European short forms have different roots
Finnish pet form of Kim
Possibly joined; attached
Lily
Protection; associated with life
Short form of Lovisa
Famous in battle
Good fortune; happiness
Of Magdala, through Magdalene
Pearl, through Margaret
Short form of Marie; ultimate meaning uncertain
Form of Michael; also linked with great
Victory of the people
Scandinavian form of Nicholas
Splendid
Wealth or honor in Yoruba; other origins have separate meanings
Ancestor’s descendant
Happiness; luck
Bear
Rowan tree
Famous ruler
Literary invention from a lake name
Story; mythological derivation uncertain
Named for Lake Saimaa
Short form of Alexander
Short form of Susanna; also associated with true
Finnish form of Sarah; Indonesian essence
Fairy tale; fable
Bride; kinswoman
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