Uralic Origin Names
Browse Uralic origin names across female and male groups.
Female Names
View full pageIivana
Iivana is a rare Finnish feminine given name derived from the biblical name Johanna or Juhana, which traces back to the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' The prefix 'I...
Ailo
Ailo derives from Sámi linguistic roots, where it carries connotations tied to nature and ancestral elements common in indigenous northern naming traditions.
Xzorion
The name Xzorion lacks widely attested etymological roots in major linguistic traditions, suggesting it may be a modern invention or rare neologism rather than a name with deep hi...
Emese
Emese derives from ancient Hungarian linguistic roots, with its core meaning tied to 'mother' or 'nurse,' reflecting nurturing qualities central to early Magyar identity.
Lenci
Lenci likely derives from a diminutive or affectionate form in Romance languages, where the suffix -ci or -i conveys smallness or endearment, akin to Italian -uccio or -ina.
Lolar
Lolar lacks a widely attested etymology in major naming compendia, suggesting it may derive from diminutive or blended forms in Slavic or Turkic linguistic traditions where simila...
Tundra
Tundra derives from the Lapp (Sami) term 'tūndar', signifying a treeless Arctic or subarctic plain characterized by low vegetation, permafrost, and harsh climate conditions.
Male Names
View full pageJovnna-Ánde
Jovnna-Ánde is a compound name rooted in Sámi linguistic traditions, where 'Jovnna' derives from the verb 'juvvat,' signifying 'to come' or 'to arrive,' often evoking themes of ar...
Kerek
Kerek derives from Turkic and Hungarian linguistic roots, where it primarily means 'round' or 'circular,' reflecting geometric qualities associated with completeness or harmony in...