Sisu
Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sisu
Sisu is a Finnish word meaning "determination," "resilience," or "stoic courage," derived from Old Norse roots and representing an untranslatable Finnish concept of inner strength.
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Etymology
Sisu is a Finnish word meaning "determination," "resilience," or "stoic courage," derived from Old Norse roots and representing an untranslatable Finnish concept of inner strength. The name is primarily used in Finnish culture and secular contexts, with no specific religious association, though it reflects distinctly Finnish values and has gained international recognition through Finnish cultural exports.
Sisu currently ranks #242 in the United States as a boy's name.
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