Hahdutusnimistä
Hahdutusnimistä, also known as "hahdutus" or "hahdutusnimi," is a Finnish term that refers to a type of colloquial or nickname derived from a person's given name. These names are often created by shortening, altering, or adding suffixes to the original name, typically for informal use among friends and family. The process of creating a hahdutusnimi can involve various linguistic transformations. Common methods include dropping syllables, changing vowels or consonants, or adding diminutive suffixes like "-nen" or "-kka." For example, a common given name like "Johanna" might become "Hanna" or "Jonna" as a hahdutusnimi. Similarly, "Matti" could be shortened to "Masa."
The use of hahdutusnimistä is widespread in Finnish culture and is a natural part of everyday language.