Helmi (given name)
| Helmi | |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Estonian, Finnish |
| Meaning | "pearl", "bead"; originally "amber" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | William, Wilhelmina, Vilhelmiina, Vilhelmina |
Helmi is a feminine given name. In Estonian and Finnish the name means pearl or bead. The name is derived from the Proto-Baltic-Finnic *helmes, or 'amber'[1].
In Finland, Helmi is also used as a short form of the name Vilhelmiina or Vilhelmina.[2] The name was the 10th most popular name for baby girls born in Finland in 2007.[3]
People
- Helmi Puur (1936-2014), Estonian ballerina
Notes
- ↑ Dictionary of Estonian Etymology
- ↑ Behind the Name
- ↑ Helsingin Sanomat, October 16, 2007.Aino and Eetu top list of most popular children's names. Retrieved February 10, 2008.
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