Pekka

Etymology
Medieval vernacular form of the Vulgate. In eastern Finland partly from the pet form, but also variant of the older.

Proper noun

 * 1)  old maid, Old Maid unpaired card in the children's card game of "Pekka-peli", similar to "old maid"
 * 1)  old maid, Old Maid unpaired card in the children's card game of "Pekka-peli", similar to "old maid"
 * 1)  old maid, Old Maid unpaired card in the children's card game of "Pekka-peli", similar to "old maid"

Usage notes

 * In continuous use since the Middle Ages. Also a common second part in conjoined names like and  in the 20th century.