Pekka name meaning

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Updated: March 18th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: p(ek)-ka
Meaning: The Rock and The Stone
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What does Pekka mean?

Pekka is used majorly in Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian has origin in Old Greek given to baby boys, Pekka means "The Rock or The Stone". Pekka is derived from Peter. Peter is a version of Pétr.

Also Peter is variant of Päter. Peter is equivalent of Petrus in Swedish language. Also Peter is equivalent of Petrus, Which is Peter in German language. Peter's meaning is The Rock and Strong is of Old Greek and Latin origin.

Pekka is equivalent of Petka in Finnish language.

How do I pronounce Pekka?

Two syllabled Pekka is most commonly pronounced as p(ek)-ka.

Variants of Pekka

Petros, Petrus, Juhapekka, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, John, Johannes, Juhani, Petka, Pjotr, Pedka, Petri, Jeanne, Johanna, Ivan, Hanan, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul, Hanko, Janek, Janica, Johansinnguaq, Jean, Juhana, Juhamatti, Peter

Names that rhyme with Pekka

How popular is the name Pekka?

Pekka is a popular baby name in Finland where every 1 in 100 have the name. As per our evaluation, over 50000 people has been named Pekka globally.

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What numerology tells about Pekka?

You are a passionate lover but take people for granted. Instead of letting your past pull you back, travel to your future and focus on making plans on how to realize your goals. Although you play tough all the time, deep inside, there's a sensitive soul capable of love. You are courageous but stubborn when convinced you are doing things the right way. You are a born artist even if you won't admit it.

Other names similar to Pekka

  •  Lukacs - Unexpected choice and Modernistic Old Greek Lukacs means "From Lucania" and is given to baby boys is mainly used in Hungarian
  •  Giacinto - Outlandish Old Greek Giacinto means "Hyakinthos" aimed at baby boys is used dominantly in Italian
  •  Klaes - Boy name Klaes is of Old Greek origin principally used in Frisian, Finnish and Swedish languages, Klaes means "Nikolaus"
  •  Ocilia - Particulary used in Greek, Ocilia means "Ocean", a girl name has origin in Greek and Spanish
  •  Angeline - Origin of Loved and Enduring Angeline is in Old Greek is largely used in Finnish and Norwegian, meaning of Angeline is "Angel, Messenger of God or Messenger" is aimed at both genders
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Famous people named Pekka

  • Pekka Halonen, painter of Finnish landscapes and people
  • Pekka Himanen, Finnish philosopher
  • Pekka Sauri, Finnish psychologist and a Green League politician
  • Pekka Streng, Finnish musician
  • Pekka Airaksinen, Finnish composer of electronic music
  • Pekka Siitoin, occultist and a neo-Nazi from Naantali, Finland
  • Pekka Puska, Finnish physician, docent and politician
  • Pekka Pennanen, twentieth century Finnish politician
  • Pekka Sammallahti, professor of Sámi languages at the Giellagas Institute at the University of Oulu
  • Pekka Ristola, Finnish nordic combined skier
  • Pekka Vapaavuori, Finnish architect
  • Pekka Kuvaja, Finnish cross country skier
  • Pekka Hartvall, Finnish sailor
  • Pekka Tuomisto, Finnish retired professional ice hockey player
  • Pekka Vasala, retired Finnish middle-distance athlete
  • Pekka Pohjola, Finnish multi-instrumentalist
  • Pekka Lagerblom, Finnish footballer
  • Pekka Heino, television host and presenter from Turku
  • Pekka Kuusisto, Finnish musician
  • Pekka Rinne, Finnish professional hockey goaltender for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League
  • Pekka Rautakallio, Finnish former professional ice hockey defenceman and coach
  • Pekka Niemi, Finnish cross-country skier
  • Pekka Suorsa, Finnish former ski jumper
  • Pekka Sihvola, Finnish professional footballer currently playing as a forward for HIFK
  • Pekka Strang, Finnish actor and the artistic director of Lilla Teatern
  • Pekka Elomaa, Finnish film actor best known for his roles
  • Pekka Koskela, Finnish speed skater
  • Pekka Arbelius, Finnish retired ice hockey player
  • Pekka Haavisto, Finnish politician
  • Pekka Marjamäki, ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga

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