Viima
Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Viima
Viima means "whip" or "lash" in Finnish, derived from the Proto-Finnic root *viihma-.
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Etymology
Viima means "whip" or "lash" in Finnish, derived from the Proto-Finnic root *viihma-. The name is used primarily in Finnish-speaking cultures and communities, with no significant historical religious association beyond its secular use in Finland and among Finnish diaspora populations.
Viima currently ranks #1,740 in the United States as a girl's name.
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