Finnish Names

Pious Mary; a combination of two names

rock, stone

rock, stone

rock, stone

To blossom, to bloom

beloved, dear

small, little, or a letter of the Greek alphabet

pious, devout

bird, chick

small child, baby

cloud

cloud

cloud

pine tree

birch tree resin, amber

The exalted one, high, or strength

high, exalted

Exalted one, high one

Pirjo: 'bright, shining' (from Bridget); Liisa: 'my God is an oath' (from Elizabeth)

Birgitta's Pirjo

exalted one, high one

Pirkko is a Finnish diminutive of Birgitta, meaning 'exalted one'. Liisa is a Finnish form of Elizabeth, meaning 'my God is an oath'.

rock, stone

spirit, ghost

cat

uncertain, possibly related to 'little girl' or 'cat'

little boy

little apple

Bridge

cotton, cotton wool

cotton, fluffy

kitten, cat

blizzard, snowstorm

ewe, innocent lamb

comfort, rest, peace

Peace, calm

ray of light, or pure, and Elizabeth

fresh, crisp, brisk

thunder, lightning

ewe, female sheep

ewe, female sheep

wise protector, counsel protection

counsel, decision, and army

light, brightness, good

delight, joy, or color

raven

quick, swift, brisk

Peace