Jurkka
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jurkka
Jurkka is a Finnish diminutive form of Jyrki, which derives from the Greek name George (Georgios), meaning "farmer" or "worker of the earth." The name is primarily used in Finland and Finnish-speaking communities, with roots in the Orthodox Christian tradition through Greek origins, though it has become secularized in modern Finnish culture.
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Etymology
Jurkka is a Finnish diminutive form of Jyrki, which derives from the Greek name George (Georgios), meaning "farmer" or "worker of the earth." The name is primarily used in Finland and Finnish-speaking communities, with roots in the Orthodox Christian tradition through Greek origins, though it has become secularized in modern Finnish culture.
Jurkka currently ranks #2,545 in the United States as a boy's name.
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