Louhi

Etymology 1
. Variously thought to be akin to, , from , or related to (possibly a borrowing of).

Proper noun

 * 1)  A powerful witch and the ruler of the land of.
 * 2) * 1849 (Translation 1988 by Eino Friberg) 7:169-172:
 * "fi"

- Louhi, Pohjolan emäntä, / Pohjan akka harvahammas, / Pian pistihe pihalle, / Vierähti veräjän suuhun;

Etymology 2
The surname is from place names with dialectal (akin to, ), referring to terrain. The surname may also be partly from etymology 1 as a relatively recent surname adopted in the early 20th century as part of the Fennicization of surnames; one of the sources for new surnames were elements from national folklore.

Proper noun

 * 1) a village in White Karelia.
 * 1) a village in White Karelia.