Ilmo
Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ilmo
Ilmo is a Finnish given name derived from the word "ilma," meaning "air" or "weather" in Finnish, with the suffix "-o" commonly used in Finnish masculine names.
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Etymology
Ilmo is a Finnish given name derived from the word "ilma," meaning "air" or "weather" in Finnish, with the suffix "-o" commonly used in Finnish masculine names. The name is primarily used in Finland and Finnish-speaking communities, with roots in Finnish pagan and later Christian traditions where nature-based names were common.
Ilmo currently ranks #405 in the United States as a boy's name.
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