Kalervo
Finnish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Kalervo
Kalervo is a Finnish given name derived from Finnish mythology, specifically from Kalervo, a figure in the Kalevala epic who represents sorrow and misfortune, with the name's root relating to concepts of grief or hardship in Proto-Finnic.
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Etymology
Kalervo is a Finnish given name derived from Finnish mythology, specifically from Kalervo, a figure in the Kalevala epic who represents sorrow and misfortune, with the name's root relating to concepts of grief or hardship in Proto-Finnic. The name is used primarily in Finland and among Finnish populations, with its usage tied to Finnish cultural heritage and the literary tradition of the Kalevala, which was compiled in the 19th century.
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