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Vesa

Quick answerVesa is a Finnish given name derived from the Germanic root meaning "spear" or "staff," related to Old Norse elements.

Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#45
TrendStable
Peak year—
Syllables2
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish, Albanian
Letters4
Numerology11 Chaldean 6
Global rank#45

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Vesa

Vesa is a Finnish given name derived from the Germanic root meaning "spear" or "staff," related to Old Norse elements.

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Etymology

Vesa is a Finnish given name derived from the Germanic root meaning "spear" or "staff," related to Old Norse elements. The name is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations, with no significant historical religious association.

Vesa currently ranks #45 in the United States as a boy's name.

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