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Mauno

Quick answerMauno is a Finnish name derived from the Germanic name Manno or Magnus, meaning "great" from the Latin root "magnus." The name is primarily used in Finland and has historical significance in Finnish culture, particularly associated with medieval Finnish nobility and saints.

Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#49
TrendNew ★
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters5
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#49

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

About the name Mauno

Mauno is a Finnish name derived from the Germanic name Manno or Magnus, meaning "great" from the Latin root "magnus." The name is primarily used in Finland and has historical significance in Finnish culture, particularly associated with medieval Finnish nobility and saints.

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Etymology

Mauno is a Finnish name derived from the Germanic name Manno or Magnus, meaning "great" from the Latin root "magnus." The name is primarily used in Finland and has historical significance in Finnish culture, particularly associated with medieval Finnish nobility and saints.

Mauno currently ranks #49 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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