Perttu

Aramaic

"son of the furrow"

Perttu Origin and Meaning

The name Perttu is a boy's name of Finnish origin.

Perttu is a masculine Finnish name derived from the Finnish version of Bartholomew (Perttu or Pertti). Its origins trace back to the Aramaic name Bar-Talmai, meaning 'son of Talmai' or 'son of the furrows.' In Finland, the name is celebrated on Bartholomew's Day (August 24), traditionally marking the end of summer. Perttu has moderate popularity in Finland but remains rare internationally. The name carries cultural significance in Finnish heritage, often associated with harvest traditions as Perttu's Day was historically when the harvest began. Finnish speakers pronounce it with a rolled 'r' and emphasis on the first syllable (PEHR-too).

Famous People Named Perttu

• Perttu Päivö Kullervo Kivilaakso cellist for Finnish band Apocalyptica
• Perttu Leppä Finnish film director