Kullervo
Finnish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Kullervo
Kullervo derives from Finnish mythology and means "hero" or "warrior," with roots in Old Norse and Finnish linguistic traditions.
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Etymology
Kullervo derives from Finnish mythology and means "hero" or "warrior," with roots in Old Norse and Finnish linguistic traditions. The name is primarily used in Finnish culture and gained literary prominence through Kalevala-inspired works, particularly the tragic hero Kullervo in Finnish epic tradition.
Kullervo currently ranks #1,011 in the United States as a boy's name.
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