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The first name Kalevi has its origins in Finnish mythology. The exact meaning of the name is unclear; it could refer to either 'the smith' or 'the red cloth'.
What does the name Kalevi mean?
Kalevi is a boy's name that originates from Finnish mythology. The exact meaning is not clearly established; it could mean 'the smith' or 'the red cloth'. The name may have roots in the Estonian word 'kalev', which means 'red cloth', or in the Lithuanian 'kálvis', which means 'smith'. Variants of the name include Kaleva, Kaleve, and Kalev.
Where does the name Kalevi come from?
The origin of the name Kalevi is both Estonian and Lithuanian, with the meanings 'the smith' and 'the red cloth'. In Estonian, 'kalev' stands for 'red cloth', while 'kálvis' in Lithuanian means 'smith'. The language is Finnish.
How do you pronounce Kalevi?
Ka-le-vi, stressed on the first syllable
When is the name day of Kalevi?
In Finland, the name day for Kalevi is celebrated on September 10.
Popularity
In Germany, Kalevi is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2016, when it reached 2,920th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,627th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,629th.
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Famous people
- Juha Petri Kalevi Jäävalo (poet from Finland)
- Kalevi Aho (Finnish composer)
- Kalevi Eskelinen (Finnish cyclist)
- Kalevi Hämäläinen (Finnish skier)
- Kalevi Huuskonen (Finnish biathlete)
- Kalevi Kärkinen (Finnish ski jumper)
- Kalevi Kiviniemi (Finnish composer)
- Kalevi Kotkas (Finnish athlete)
- Kalevi Kull (biologist from Estonia)
- Kalevi Oikarainen (American skier)
- Kalevi Pakarinen (Finnish fencer)
- Kalevi Vähäkylä (Finnish biathlete)
- Matti Kalevi Siitonen (singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kalevi
What is the origin of the name Kalevi?
Kalevi has both Estonian and Lithuanian roots. In Estonian, 'kalev' means 'red cloth', while 'kálvis' in Lithuanian means 'smith'. The language of the name is Finnish.
What does the name Kalevi mean?
The exact meaning of Kalevi is not clearly defined; it could mean both 'the smith' and 'the red cloth'. These meanings derive from the Estonian and Lithuanian word origins.
How popular is the name Kalevi?
Kalevi is a traditional Finnish name, but it is less common outside of Finland. In Finland, it has a certain popularity, while it is rarely encountered internationally.