Niukka

Niukka is a Finnish word that functions as an adjective meaning scarce, meager, or insufficient. It is used in everyday language to describe limited quantities or bounds, for example "niukka määrä" (a scant amount) or "niukka varautuminen" (meager preparedness). The term forms part of the broader vocabulary around scarcity, with the related noun "niukkuus" denoting the quality of being scarce.

In onomastics, Niukka may appear as a surname or a rare given name in Finland or among Finnish-speaking populations. As a surname, it is uncommon and not widely represented in international databases. When encountered as a proper noun, it is typically of Finnish origin.

There are no widely cited geographic locations or major organizations named Niukka in standard reference sources. If Niukka appears in fiction or contemporary media, it is usually as a character name or a coined term reflecting its Finnish roots.