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Kerttuli

Quick answerKerttuli is a Finnish given name derived from the Latin name Gertulis or related to Gertrud, meaning "strong spear" from Germanic roots (ger = spear, trud = strength).

Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,398
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables3
OriginGermanic
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology8 Chaldean 9
Global rank#2,398

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

About the name Kerttuli

Kerttuli is a Finnish given name derived from the Latin name Gertulis or related to Gertrud, meaning "strong spear" from Germanic roots (ger = spear, trud = strength).

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Etymology

Kerttuli is a Finnish given name derived from the Latin name Gertulis or related to Gertrud, meaning "strong spear" from Germanic roots (ger = spear, trud = strength). The name is primarily used in Finland and reflects Finnish Christian tradition, with historical use among Finnish populations particularly during the medieval and early modern periods.

Kerttuli currently ranks #2,398 in the United States as a girl's name.

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