It's originally a nickname for Ismael (from Hebrew Jischmael, 'God hears') which is a biblical name. Suomeksi! Book in Finnish! Ismo (male name) Ismo is a male name whose nameday is November 23rd. Opera singer Anna Matilda Ekroos used Ilta as her stage name in the 1870's. Ilta (female name) Finnish word ilta means evening but originally the name was shortened from Matilda. The beginning could be from word ihana which means wonderful. The beginning of the name (Iha) was common in ancient Finnish names and the name was used mostly when national spirit was very strong after Finland gained independence. Ihanelma This name's origin isn't that well known. Hjalmar Hjalmar is an old Scandinavian male name which means 'helmet wearing soldier'. The first bishop of Finland was named Henrik (or Henricus) and according to the legends he was killed by farmer Lalli on the ice of lake K÷yli÷ in 1156. Henrik Henrik is Scandinavian form of Germanic names Haimrich ('haim' = home, house, 'rich' = rich, powerful) and Heinrich ('hagan' = court, manor). The name was made popular in 1900 by a youth-novel 'Helvi' written by Hilja Haahti. Helvi (female name) Helvi is derived from Hedvig and is mostly used in western Finland. Helmi (female name) The word helmi means pearl but actually the name is shortened from Vilhelmiina. In Finland Hedvig was a queen's name, king Carl Gustav X's wife was Hedvig Eleonoora (died 1715). The catholic church has celebrated her day October 17th since 1706 and October 16th since 1929. The name was popular in the German speaking area all through the middle ages, which was influenced by the well liked St Hedwig, Duchess of Silesia, who was originally Polish princess Jadwiga (died ). Old German name Hedwig 'female fighter' includes two words meaning battle. Hannus has been mentioned in Finnish literature as early as 1363 and Hannu is still quite popular name for men. Hannu (male name) Hannu is Finnish form of Hannus which is the German short form for Johannes. Hanna (female name) Hebrew word hannah means mercy. Had a nameday in the Finnish calendar from 1794 to 1928 on September 19th. Fredrik (male name) Derived from ancient Germanic words 'fridu' shelter, protector, peace and 'rich' which means area or powerful, mighty. Esa (male name) Esa is derived from Hebrew name Isaiah (meaning God is saviour). Most common English spelling of this name is Emily. Emilia and Emil have been popular in Europe since the 1700's. Emilia (female name) Emilia is derived from the Roman surname Aemelius and is the sister name of Emil. In Roman mythology Camilla is a goddess who appears as a faster than wind huntress or a female soldier. Camilla Camilla is a very old name, probably Etruscan. Lady of the Forest was called Annikki in the Finnish national epic Kalevala. Annikki (female name) Originally German form of endearment for Anna. Annika (female name) Originally German form of endearment for Anna. Anni (female name) Anni's nameday is December 9th. Anneli (female name) Originally German form of endearment for Anna. Anne (female name) A form of Anna especially popular in France, Germany and England. Other names with same origin are for example Anne, Anni, Anneli, Annika and Hanna. Anna has been used in Finland at least since the 1400's. It is the Greek form of Hebrew word 'hannah' which means mercy. Anna (female name) Anna is one of the most common names in Christian culture because of St.

Slightly different (originally Spanish) spelling Anya is used fairly widely in many countries. Anja (female name) Anja is originally Russian form of Anna. It's derived from the verb anoa (=beg, ask). The nameday for Aili is September 17th Anelma Anelma was 'invented' in 1906 by Edla Kojonen (who was a keen advocate of temperance) for her daughter. Aili (female name) Aili is an old Lappish name which has been used since the 1600's. It was originally a house name given based on the location of the house. Aho (surname) This surname means clearing, opening, glade, meadow or burnt-beaten field overgrown with grass.

Aamu (female name) Finnish word aamu means morning and is used as a female name. SELECT THIS LINK TO VIEW THIS AND OTHER COAT OF ARMS PRODUCTS Aalto (surname) This surname means wave.

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