Kullervo

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Kullervo is derived from the Finnish epic poem "Kalevala," and refers to a tragic hero who was cursed by fate. The name itself is translated as "destroyer."
Pronunciation
KOOL-er-vo
KOOL-lehr-vo(Finnish)
Popularity
The name Kullervo is quite rare and not often used outside of Finland.

cartoon of the name Kullervo
Cartoon of Kullervo

Kullervo Name meanings & History

The name Kullervo is derived from the Finnish epic poem "Kalevala," and refers to a tragic hero who was cursed by fate. The name itself is translated as "destroyer.". Derived from Finnish kulta "gold". In the Finnish epic the Kalevala this is the name of tragic character, a young man who seeks revenge on his uncle Untamo for destroying his tribe and selling him into slavery. Kullervo is a name that is traditionally used in Finland, and is not very commonly used outside of this country.

Zodiac Sign of Kullervo: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kullervo:

K: Karate,Karma,Kundalini,Kind

U: Undermining,Utopia,Understanding,Unity,Universality

L: Lovely,Lazy,Legal,Languid,Luscious,Liaison,Lover

E: Expressive,Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

V: Vexing,Vivacious,Versatility,Variety

O: Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious

Kullervo is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Modern name
  • a Serious name
  • a Urban name

Related Names to Kullervo

Other Finnish names with similar sounds and meanings include Kullervo's sister, Kullervonpuisto, and the name Kullervo's friend, Kullervo.

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