vakioenkeli
Vakioenkeli is a Finnish compound noun meaning "constant guardian angel." It is primarily a metaphorical term used in everyday Finnish to describe a person, force, or mechanism that provides steady protection or support. It is not a standard doctrinal term in Finnish theology; rather, it echoes the broader Christian concept of a guardian angel—an invisible protector assigned to a person. In ordinary speech, people might refer to a family member, friend, partner, or even a routine, dependable service as one’s vakioenkeli, emphasizing reliability and constancy rather than supernatural agency.
The word combines vakio, meaning constant, regular, or fixed, with enkeli, meaning angel. Because it is a
In Finnish discourse on religion, guardian angels are acknowledged in line with the broader Christian tradition,
See also: guardian angel; Finnish language; neologism; religion in Finland.
References: for etymology, consult standard Finnish dictionaries; note that vakioenkeli is a contemporary expression rather than