kalliina

Kalliina is a Finnish feminine given name. It is a recognized, though relatively uncommon, name within Finland’s naming traditions.

Etymology and form: The name is believed to be formed from the Finnish root kallio, meaning rock or cliff, or as a feminine variant built with the common -ina suffix found in Finnish female names. The exact origin is not documented in a single definitive source, but it fits patterns of Finnish name formation.

Usage and distribution: Kalliina has appeared in Finnish population records since the 20th century and remains in occasional use today, primarily in Finland. Like many Finnish names that draw on nature or traditional suffixes, it reflects cultural naming patterns rather than belonging to a specific ethnic or regional subgroup within the country. The name is not strongly associated with a famous historical figure, but individuals named Kalliina can be found across different fields in Finnish public life.

See also: Related Finnish feminine names include Kaarina, Katariina, and Karoliina, which share the characteristic of being formed with common Finnish name-building elements.