Ukko
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ukko
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Ukko is the god of thunder in the Finnish epic 'Kalevala'. The name has Sámi roots and is associated with the meanings Great Father or Shaman.
What does the name Ukko mean?
Ukko embodies the thunder god in the Finnish epic 'Kalevala'. The Sámi origin of the name can be explained with the meanings Great Father or Shaman.
Where does the name Ukko come from?
The name Ukko is a masculine name of Finnish origin. It is anchored in the Finnish language.
Popularity
In Germany, Ukko is a rather rare name. It has not yet made it onto the local name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 2016, when it reached 1,014th place in Denmark. In the last ten years, Ukko has been chosen as a first name there fewer than 10 times, which earned it 2,744th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1985 to 2024, it ranks 4,546th in Denmark.
Frequently asked questions about the name Ukko
What does the name Ukko mean?
Ukko stands for the thunder god in the Finnish epic 'Kalevala' and can also be interpreted as 'Great Father' or 'Shaman'.
Where does the name Ukko come from?
Ukko is a traditional masculine name that is deeply rooted in Finnish culture.
How popular is the name Ukko?
The name Ukko has a certain popularity in Finland, but is less common outside the country.