Turkka
Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Turkka
Turkka is a Finnish given name derived from the word "turk," which historically referred to a Turk or person from Turkey, though its exact original meaning is uncertain.
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Etymology
Turkka is a Finnish given name derived from the word "turk," which historically referred to a Turk or person from Turkey, though its exact original meaning is uncertain. The name has been used in Finland since at least the medieval period and reflects historical contact and trade between Scandinavian and Turkish/Ottoman cultures.
Turkka currently ranks #554 in the United States as a boy's name.
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