kurvi

Kurvi is a Finnish term that serves both as a common noun and as a place name. In everyday language, kurvi denotes a curve or bend, such as a bend in a road, river, or a curved architectural feature. It reflects Finnish usage of curvature in describing physical forms and shapes.

As a toponym, kurvi is the name of several small settlements in Finland. These localities are typically rural and administratively part of larger municipalities. The use of kurvi as a place name often points to a geographic feature that inspired early settlers, such as a bend in a road or a river, and over time the feature became the recognized name of the locality.

Etymology and linguistic notes: kurvi derives from the Finnish root kurv-, connected with the concept of curvature. The word functions both as a descriptive noun and as a proper name in different contexts, illustrating how geographic features commonly influence place names in Finnish toponymy.

Geographic and administrative context: because kurvi refers to multiple places rather than a single, large urban area, details such as population size and municipal affiliation vary by location and can change with local administrative updates. For precise information, each Kurvi locality is best looked up within its respective municipality or regional records.

See also: Finnish language; Finnish toponymy; list of Finnish place names.