Erisnimessä
Erisnimessä is a Finnish concept that roughly translates to "the name of the evil" or "cursed name." It refers to a name or a word that is believed to carry negative connotations, bad luck, or even a curse. In folklore and superstition, certain names or words might be considered erisnimessä and thus avoided in everyday speech. This avoidance can stem from a variety of reasons, such as association with misfortune, death, or supernatural entities.
The practice of having erisnimessä is not unique to Finnish culture and can be found in various
The concept of erisnimessä highlights a deep-seated human tendency to assign power and significance to language.