Awesome Finnish Names
- Kai
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"sea"Description:
Kai is an internationally flexible name with many possible origins and meanings, growing in popularity in the US and a diverse range of European countries.
- Kaija
- Karl
Origin:
German and Scandinavian variation of CharlesDescription:
Manly almost to the point of macho.
- Karoliina
- Kata
Origin:
Diminutive of Katariina, Finnish, and Katalin, HungarianMeaning:
"pure"Description:
A European nickname for Katherine variations.
- Katariina
Origin:
Finnish and Estonian variation of Katherine, English from GreekMeaning:
"pure"Description:
The translation of Katarina and Katherine used in Finland and Estonia.
- Kati
- Katri
Origin:
Finnish variation of KatherineMeaning:
"pure"Description:
A diminutive form of the Finnish Katariina, used by Tove Jannson in her book The True Deciever.
- Katriina
- Kirsi
Origin:
Hindi, Finnish diminutive of Kirstina and KirstenMeaning:
"amaranth blossoms; Christian, frost"Description:
This attractive multicultural name is found in India and Finland, where it is also a word meaning "frost."
- Kirsikka
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"cherry"Description:
If you're looking for a unique name for your baby girl, this intriguing choice certainly qualifies. It was given to no baby girls in the US in 2021.
- Kirsti
- Klaus
Origin:
German variation of Claus, diminutive of NicolasDescription:
Two drawbacks: some unpleasant World War II associations, and the Santa clause.
- Krista
Origin:
Czech variation of ChristinaDescription:
Krista may be past its peak -- along with all similar C-starting sisters and their K variations -- yet it's still a pretty name.
- Kristian
Origin:
Danish and Greek variation of ChristianDescription:
Variation of Christian.
- Kristiina
Origin:
Finnish variation of Kristina or Christina, GreekMeaning:
"Christian"Description:
That extra I may prove both intriguing and bedeviling.
- Kristoffer
Origin:
Scandinavian variation of Christopher, Greek and LatinMeaning:
"bearer of Christ"Description:
This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling.
- Kiira
- Kylli
- Laila
Origin:
Spelling variation of Layla (Arabic); Sami variation of Helga (Finland)Meaning:
"night; holy"Description:
Beguiling and lovely, Laila is one of the lilting variations of Leila and Layla. It's the name of the former-boxer daughter of Muhammad Ali and of actor Shawn Wayans. In Finland, the Sami people use this in place of the Scandinavian name Helga.