Helmi (given name)
| Gender | Male/female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Estonian, Finnish |
| Meaning | "pearl", "bead"; originally "amber" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | William, Wilhelmina, Vilhelmiina, Vilhelmina |
Helmi is a given name.
In 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] The name was the 10th most popular name for baby girls born in Finland in 2007.[3]
Estonian/Finnish
- Helmi Puur (1936-2014), Estonian ballerina
- Helmi Juvonen (1903–1985), American artist active in Seattle, Washington
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
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.