Male Name
Väinämöinen
ˈʋæi.næ.ˌmøi.nen
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
folk heroes
magic
mythology
rivers
water
witches
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
61/100
classic160%
mature140%
formal140%
upper class100%
strong120%
strange160%
complex160%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Väinämöinen is derived from the Finnish word 'väinä', which means 'wide and slow-flowing river'. In Finnish mythology, Väinämöinen is a central figure, known as a wise old magician and the son of the primal goddess Ilmatar. He is the hero of the Finnish epic Kalevala, embodying wisdom, magic, and the cultural heritage of Finland.
Etymology
Original Form:
väinä
Evolution:
The name evolved from the term 'väinä', referring to a type of river, to become associated with the mythological figure Väinämöinen, symbolizing wisdom and magic.
Source:
Finnish mythology and linguistic studies