| Gender | Male/female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Estonian, Finnish |
| Meaning | "pearl", "bead"; originally "amber" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | William, Wilhelmina, Vilhelmiina, Vilhelmina |
Helmi is a given name. It is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name literally meaning pearl or bead. The name is derived from the Proto-Baltic-Finnic *helmes, or 'amber'.[1] In Finland, Helmi is also used as a short form of the name Vilhelmiina or Vilhelmina.[2] Helmi was among the most popular names for baby girls born in Finland in the early 21st century.[3]
It is also used as a masculine name with differing origins in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Estonian/Finnish
- Helmi Juvonen (1903–1985), American artist active in Seattle, Washington
- Helmi Krohn (1871–1967), Finnish writer
- Helmi Mäelo (1898–1978), Estonian writer and social activist
- Helmi Puur (1936–2014), Estonian ballerina
- Helmi Üprus (1911–1978), Estonian architectural and art historian
Other nationalities
- Eddy Helmi Abdul Manan (born 1979), Malaysian footballer
- Helmi Johannes (born 1961), Indonesian television newscaster and executive producer
- Khairul Helmi Johari (born 1988), Malaysian footballer
- Mohd Helmi Eliza Elias (born 1983), Malaysian footballer
See also
References
- ↑ Dictionary of Estonian Etymology
- ↑ Behind the Name
- ↑ Helsingin Sanomat, October 16, 2007.Aino and Eetu top list of most popular children's names. Retrieved February 10, 2008.
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