Helmi (given name)
Gender | Male/female |
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Origin | |
Word/name | Estonian, Finnish |
Meaning | "pearl", "bead"; originally "amber" |
Other names | |
Related names | William, Wilhelmina, Vilhelmiina, Vilhelmina |
Helmi is a given name. It is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name literally meaning pearl or bead. The name is derived from the Proto-Baltic-Finnic *helmes, or 'amber'.[1] In Finland, Helmi is also used as a short form of the name Vilhelmiina or Vilhelmina.[2] Helmi has been among the most popular names for baby girls born in Finland in recent years.[3]
It is also used as a masculine name with differing origins in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Estonian/Finnish[]
- Helmi Puur (1936–2014), Estonian ballerina
- Helmi Juvonen (1903–1985), American artist active in Seattle, Washington
- (1934–2021), Estonian linguist
Other[]
- Eddy Helmi Abdul Manan (born 1979), Malaysian footballer
- Helmi Johannes (born 1961), Indonesian television newscaster and executive producer
- Khairul Helmi Johari (born 1988), Malaysian footballer
- Mohd Helmi Eliza Elias (born 1983), Malaysian footballer
See also[]
- Helmy
- Hilmi
References[]
- ^ Dictionary of Estonian Etymology
- ^ Behind the Name
- ^ Helsingin Sanomat, October 16, 2007.Aino and Eetu top list of most popular children's names. Retrieved February 10, 2008.
Categories:
- Masculine given names
- Feminine given names
- Finnish feminine given names
- Estonian feminine given names