valkoisilta

Valkoisilta is a Finnish toponym used for several localities in Finland. It does not designate a single, nationally important settlement; rather, it refers to multiple places that share a historical association with a bridge described as white.

Etymology and usage: The name derives from valkoinen (white) and silta (bridge). Such descriptive compound place-names are common in Finland and often point to a landmark feature near the settlement, a bridge painted white, or a bridge known locally by that name. The exact meaning and significance vary by location.

Distribution and examples: Valkoisilta appears in different municipalities as a district, neighborhood, or micro-locality within larger towns. Details about each Valkoisilta—the population, postal codes, and administrative status—are found in the respective municipal records or geographic databases rather than in a unified national entry.

Notable features: Because the name occurs in multiple places, there is no single historical event or figure universally associated with Valkoisilta. Local histories typically explain the origin in terms of a bridge landmark or a locality well known to residents.

See also: Valkoinen silta (White Bridge) for related concepts and naming, including direct translations and other regional uses of similar toponyms.