Yrjö

Yrjö Origin and Meaning

The name Yrjö is a boy's name.

Yrjö is a traditional Finnish masculine name with historical significance. It is the Finnish equivalent of George, which derives from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' The name has been popular in Finland for centuries, particularly due to its association with Saint George, the dragon-slaying Christian martyr. The unique spelling and pronunciation (roughly 'UR-yuh') reflect Finnish phonology and orthography. Yrjö has been carried by notable Finns, including composer Yrjö Kilpinen and politician Yrjö Koskinen. While traditional in nature, the name maintains a steady presence in Finland, though it's less common among younger generations.

Famous People Named Yrjö

• Yrjö von Grönhagen Finnish anthropologist
• Yrjö Jylhä Finnish poet
• Yrjö Olavi Samuli Kokko Finnish author
• Yrjö Lorenzo Lindegren Finnish architect
• Yrjö Esalas Emanuel Mäkelin Finnish politician
• (Jouko) Yrjö Nikkanen Finnish athlete
• Yrjö Sakari Yrjö Koskinen (born Georg Zakarias Forsman), Finnish freiherr, senator, professor, historian, and politician
• Yrjö Elias Sirola Finnish writer and socialist politician
• Yrjö Kalervo Sotamaa Finnish architect
• Yrjö Väisälä Finnish astronomer and physicist
• Yrjö Kaarlo Leino Finnish politician
• Yrjö Erik Mikael Saarela Finnish wrestler
• Yrjö Henrik Kilpinen Finnish composer
• Yrjö Aleksanteri Ollila Finnish painter