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Hellevi

Quick answerThe name 'Hellevi' is a Finnish feminine given name meaning "holy wave" or "sacred wave," derived from the Old Norse elements *heilagr* ("holy") and *vif* ("wave" or "woman").

Old Norse · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#635
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables3
OriginOld Norse
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters7
Numerology1 Chaldean 1
Global rank#635

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Hellevi

The name 'Hellevi' is a Finnish feminine given name meaning "holy wave" or "sacred wave," derived from the Old Norse elements *heilagr* ("holy") and *vif* ("wave" or "woman").

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Etymology

The name 'Hellevi' is a Finnish feminine given name meaning "holy wave" or "sacred wave," derived from the Old Norse elements *heilagr* ("holy") and *vif* ("wave" or "woman"). It is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking communities, with no strong religious affiliation, though it gained popularity in the early 20th century as part of a revival of Nordic and mythological names.

Hellevi currently ranks #635 in the United States as a girl's name.

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