Unto
Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Unto
Unto is a Finnish given name derived from the Old Norse name Unto or Unti, ultimately rooted in Germanic elements meaning "not" or related to the prefix un-, though its exact original meaning is debated among etymologists.
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Etymology
Unto is a Finnish given name derived from the Old Norse name Unto or Unti, ultimately rooted in Germanic elements meaning "not" or related to the prefix un-, though its exact original meaning is debated among etymologists. The name is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish communities, with historical usage dating back to medieval times in Scandinavian regions.
Unto currently ranks #4,545 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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