Helmi_(given_name)

Helmi (given name)

Helmi (given name)

Estonian, Finnish, Indonesian and Malay name.

Helmi is a given name. It is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name literally meaning 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] Helmi was among the most popular names for baby girls born in Finland in the early 21st century.[3]

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It is also used as a masculine name with differing origins in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Estonian/Finnish

  • Helmi Juvonen (1903–1985), American artist active in Seattle, Washington
  • Helmi Krohn (1871–1967), Finnish writer
  • Helmi Mäelo (1898–1978), Estonian writer and social activist
  • Helmi Puur (1936–2014), Estonian ballerina
  • Helmi Üprus (1911–1978), Estonian architectural and art historian

Other nationalities

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Dictionary of Estonian Etymology
  2. [2]
    Behind the Name
  3. [3]
    Helsingin Sanomat, October 16, 2007.Aino and Eetu top list of most popular children's names. Retrieved February 10, 2008.
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