Aalto
Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aalto
Aalto means "wave" in Finnish, derived from the Old Norse word "álta" meaning to move or surge.
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Etymology
Aalto means "wave" in Finnish, derived from the Old Norse word "álta" meaning to move or surge. The name is primarily used in Finnish culture and has gained international recognition through Alvar Aalto, the renowned Finnish architect and designer of the 20th century.
Aalto currently ranks #1,470 in the United States as a boy's name.
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