Perttu
Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Perttu
Perttu is a Finnish given name derived from the Latin name Pertius, which itself comes from the Roman family name Pertius, though its ultimate meaning is uncertain.
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Etymology
Perttu is a Finnish given name derived from the Latin name Pertius, which itself comes from the Roman family name Pertius, though its ultimate meaning is uncertain. The name is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations, with no significant historical religious or cultural association beyond its use in Christian contexts in Scandinavia.
Perttu currently ranks #232 in the United States as a boy's name.
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