Ukko

Etymology
From. As a name for the Finnic deity, this is a euphemism; the real name of the god is uncertain.

Proper noun

 * 1)  The god of heaven, often mentioned with the epithet.
 * 2) * 1849 (Translation 1988 by Eino Friberg) 14:304-308:
 * "fi"

- Oi Ukko, ylijumala, / Ukko, pilvien pitäjä, / Hattarojen hallitsija! / Taivas auoksi avaos, / Ilma kaikki ikkunoiksi!



Usage notes

 * The formerly rare given name has become more common in the 2000s.