Korkeakivi

Korkeakivi is a Finnish toponym meaning “high rock.” It is used as the name of several places and features in Finland, typically referring to a rocky outcrop or elevated terrain in the vicinity of forests or lakes.

Etymology and usage: The name combines korkea (high) and kivi (rock). In Finnish place-naming, such compounds commonly describe a physical characteristic of the site, and Korkeakivi is no exception. The form is found in multiple municipalities, where it appears as district or neighborhood names, as well as in the designations of roads or natural features.

Geographical distribution: The exact locality of each Korkeakivi varies by region. The name is not associated with a single center or city; rather, it appears in disparate locales, reflecting parallel naming rather than a single origin. Historical records, maps, and gazetteers from the 19th and 20th centuries show several independent instances of Korkeakivi.

Notable features: In areas where it is used, Korkeakivi often denotes a site with visible elevation or rocky terrain, and the name can persist in local signage, property descriptions, and oral tradition. Some instances may be part of longer place names or described in regional references rather than as stand-alone settlements.

See also: Finnish toponymy, list of place names with the element “kivi.” References to Korkeakivi are primarily found in municipal records and regional map collections, where the name serves as a descriptive identifier rather than a single, unified locality.