Kalma

Kalma is a unique and somewhat macabre name derived from Finnish mythology. In ancient Finnish paganism, Kalma was the goddess of death and decay, ruling over the realm of the dead. The word 'kalma' itself means 'stench of corpses' or 'grave,' reflecting the direct association with mortality. Despite its grim meaning, the name has been used, albeit rarely, as a given name, likely due to its mythological significance and the cultural context where death was viewed as a natural part of the cycle of life. Its usage is almost exclusively confined to Finland and Finnish-speaking communities.