Kerttu
Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kerttu
Kerttu is the Finnish form of Gertrud, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "trud" (strength), meaning "spear of strength." The name is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking communities, with historical roots in Germanic and Scandinavian naming traditions.
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Etymology
Kerttu is the Finnish form of Gertrud, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "trud" (strength), meaning "spear of strength." The name is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking communities, with historical roots in Germanic and Scandinavian naming traditions.
Kerttu currently ranks #15 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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