marttyyri
Marttyyri is a Finnish noun meaning a person who suffers or dies because of their religious or ideological beliefs, or who endures grave persecution rather than renounce their convictions. The term is used in both religious and secular contexts to denote someone regarded as having borne witness through sacrifice. Etymology traces the word to Swedish marttyr or similar forms, and ultimately to Latin martyr, which itself comes from the Greek mártys, meaning 'witness'.
In religious traditions, martyrs are often celebrated as witnesses to faith, such as early Christian martyrs
Usage in Finnish discourse tends to emphasize moral conviction and steadfastness. Biographical works, church histories, and
See also: martyr, martyrdom, political martyr, witness (martyr).