Pirkko

PEERK-ko

Diminutive of Piritta, Finnish

"strength; exalted one"

Pirkko Origin and Meaning

The name Pirkko is a girl's name of Finnish origin meaning "strength; exalted one".

Cute and quirky nickname that stands on its own in Finland.

Famous People Named Pirkko

• (Pirkko) Hannele Pokka Finnish politician; former governor of Lapland
• Pirkko Onerva Lepistö Finnish painter
• Pirkko Ritva Aro Finnish politician
• Pirkko Anneli Ruohonen Lerner, Finnish politician
• Pirkko Helena Saisio Finnish novelist and actress
• Pirkko Mannola Finnish actress and singer
• Pirkko Mattila Finnish politician
• Pirkko Määttä Finnish skier