Väinö

Etymology
An alternative name for in the Kalevala. Taken up as a given name in the 19th century.

Proper noun

 * 1) * 1849 (Translation 1988 by Eino Friberg) 6:117-120:
 * "fi"
 * "fi"

- Elä ammu Väinämöistä, / Kaota kalevalaista! / Väinö on sukua suurta: / Lankoni sisaren poika.

Usage notes

 * The most common name of men born in Finland in 1901 - 1903. Returning to fashion in the 2000s.