Ukko

== Finnish == === Etymology === From ukko. The given name is likely inspired by the mythological use. As a name for the Finnic deity, this was originally a euphemism; the real name of the god is uncertain. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈukːo/, [ˈukːo̞] Rhymes: -ukːo Syllabification(key): Uk‧ko Hyphenation(key): Uk‧ko === Proper noun === Ukko (Finnic mythology) The god of heaven, often mentioned with the epithet ylijumala (“supreme god”). 1849 Kalevala (Translation 1988 by Eino Friberg) 14:304-308: a male given name ==== Usage notes ==== The formerly rare given name has become more common in the 2000s. ==== Declension ==== ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Statistics ==== Ukko is the 360th most common male given name in Finland, belonging to 938 male individuals (and as a middle name to 1,595 more), according to August 2025 data from the Digital and Population Data Services Agency of Finland. === References ===