Weikko
Germanic/Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Weikko
Weikko is a Finnish given name derived from the Germanic name Vigo, which itself comes from the Latin root "vigil" meaning "watchful" or "awake." The name entered Finnish usage through historical contact with Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, where similar forms were common.
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Etymology
Weikko is a Finnish given name derived from the Germanic name Vigo, which itself comes from the Latin root "vigil" meaning "watchful" or "awake." The name entered Finnish usage through historical contact with Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, where similar forms were common. Finnish culture and the Lutheran Church tradition have primarily used this name, with particular popularity in Finland during the 20th century.
Weikko currently ranks #4,961 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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