Ukko-Pekka
Finnish · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Ukko-Pekka
Ukko-Pekka is a Finnish compound name combining "Ukko" (from Finnish mythology, the sky god and supreme deity) and "Pekka" (the Finnish form of Peter, derived from Greek petros meaning "rock" or "stone").
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Etymology
Ukko-Pekka is a Finnish compound name combining "Ukko" (from Finnish mythology, the sky god and supreme deity) and "Pekka" (the Finnish form of Peter, derived from Greek petros meaning "rock" or "stone"). The name is used primarily in Finland and reflects Finnish cultural identity, blending pre-Christian mythological tradition with Christian naming conventions, though it has no specific religious requirement in modern usage.
Ukko-Pekka currently ranks #1,353 in the United States as a boy's name.
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