SUVI

Suvi is a feminine given name used in Finland and Estonia. It is cognate with the Estonian word suvi, meaning “summer,” and the name is often associated with the season’s warmth, light, and vitality. In Estonia, suvi is the standard word for summer, and Suvi as a given name reflects the appeal of seasonal imagery in the region.

Etymology and usage: The name originates in the Finnic language area and has come to be used as a personal name in both Estonia and Finland. Its formation aligns with a broader trend of adopting seasonal and nature-related terms as given names in Nordic and Baltic cultures.

Popularity and cultural context: Suvi has become a relatively common female name in Finland and Estonia, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It also appears among diaspora communities outside the core Finnic-speaking regions, where family names and given names from the region are preserved or revived.

Notable people: There are public figures with the given name Suvi in Finland and Estonia, including individuals active in politics, culture, and academia. As with many given names, these instances illustrate the name’s use across various professional fields.

See also: suvi (summer) and related Finnic names.