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Kullervo

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Gender Masculine
Usage Finnish, Finnish Mythology
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkul.ler.ʋo/(Finnish)
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Meaning & History

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.

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Finland: September 25

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folklore, gold, metals
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Entry updated June 9, 2023

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