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Glossary of Finnish Names

Ingerland, usually known as Ingermanland.


Joukahainen a young Laplander.
Jouko

Joukola, the land of Joukahainen.

Jumala, or Ukko, God.

Juotikki (Drinker), name of a cow.

Juutas, a name probably derived from Judas. It is used as a name for Hiisi, and also as a term of reprobation.


Kaatrakoski, name of a waterfall.

Kalervo, a chieftain, the brother of Untamo, and the father of Kullervo.

Kalervoinen, epithet of Kullervo.

Kaleva, the ancestor of the heroes, who does not appear in person in the Kalevala.

Kalevala, the land of Kaleva.

Kalevalainen, a descendant of Kaleva.

Kalevatar, or Osmotar, the daughter of Kaleva.

Kalma, Death personified; he is more often called Tuoni or Mana.

Kammo, a rock, the father of Kimmo.

Kankahatar, the goddess of Weaving.

Kantele, the Finnish harp or zither.

Kanteletar, the daughter of the harp; name given by Lönnrot to his published collection of Finnish ballads.

Karjala, Carelia.

Katajatar, the nymph of the Juniper.

Kauko, names of Lemminkainen.
Kaukolainen
Kaukomieli

Kauppi, a Laplander, skilled in making snowshoes.

Keitolainen, the Contemptible One, one of the names of the Evil Power.

Kemi, name of a river.

Kimmo, (1) a stone; (2) name of a cow.

Kiputyttö, Maiden of Pain.

Kirjo (variegated, or dappled), name of a cow.

Kivutar, Daughter of Pain.

Kuippana, a name of Tapio.

Kullervo, a hero, the son of Kalervo.
Kullervoinen

Kuura, a name of Tiera.

Kuutar, the daughter of the moon.

Kylli a maiden of Saari, whom Lemminkainen carries off and marries.
Kyllikki


Lemminkainen, a reckless adventurer.