Heikki

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Finnish [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Medieval vernacular form of Henrik (Henry).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈheikːi/
  • Hyphenation: Heik‧ki

Proper noun [edit]

Heikki

  1. A male given name.
  2. The letter "H" in the Finnish tavausaakkoset, a spelling system similar to ICAO spelling alphabet.

Declension [edit]

Usage notes [edit]

  • As the name of the patron saint of Finland, Heikki has been the one of the most common given names in Finland since the 16th century.

Related terms [edit]