Finnish Names

This pretty Finnish name is a diminutive of a diminutive, going from Sarah to Sari to Saija.

Sohvi is the Finnish translation of Sophia, although Sofia ranks as the most popular variation in Finland.

To the non-Scandinavian ear, a cute and unusual nickname name, used by Finnish supermodel Suvi Koponen.

This name was on the U.S. Top 1000 in the early 20th century, when recent immigrants frequently chose native names that have since died out for American babies. But if you're of Finnish ancestry, you may want to consider reviving this one with a positive meaning.