Finnish Biblical Names

Finnish forms of biblical and saints' names, long used across Finland, with their meanings and origins.

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AapoAapo is the Finnish form of Abraham, understood as 'father of many'. Origin: Finnish form of the Biblical Abraham.
AaroAaro is a Finnish form of Aaron, traditionally read as 'mountain of strength'. Origin: Finnish form of the Biblical Aaron.
AnnaAnna means 'grace' and is used across Finland. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
EliasElias comes from the Biblical Elijah, 'my God is Yahweh'. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
EsterEster comes from Hebrew and means 'star'. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
HannaHanna means 'grace' and is common in Finland. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
JesseJesse is used in Finland and means 'gift' from Hebrew. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
JoakimJoakim comes from Hebrew, 'raised by Yahweh'. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
JoelJoel is used in Finland and means 'Yahweh is God'. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
JohannaJohanna is the feminine of John, 'God is gracious'. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
JohannesJohannes is the full form of John, 'God is gracious'. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
MariaMaria is used in Finland and comes from the name Mary. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
MatteusMatteus is a form of Matthew, 'gift of God'. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
RafaelRafael comes from Hebrew, 'God has healed'. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
RubenRuben comes from Hebrew, 'behold, a son'. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.
SalomonSalomon comes from Hebrew, 'peace'. Origin: Biblical name used in Finland.