Tellervo
Finnish Mythology · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Tellervo
Tellervo is a Finnish given name derived from Tapio's daughter in Finnish mythology, meaning "the protector of grain fields" from the root *tellerva* relating to cultivation and fertility.
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Etymology
Tellervo is a Finnish given name derived from Tapio's daughter in Finnish mythology, meaning "the protector of grain fields" from the root *tellerva* relating to cultivation and fertility. The name is used primarily in Finland and Finnish culture, with roots in pre-Christian Finnish pagan religion and mythology.
Tellervo currently ranks #518 in the United States as a girl's name.
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