This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Estonian; and the description contains the keyword estonian.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Aade f EstonianOf uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from Estonian
aade "idea, thought" (compare the Finnish masculine name
Aate).
Aasa f EstonianCommonly derived from Estonian
aas "meadow", this name might have originally been a variant of
Aase.
Agu m EstonianShort form of
August. This name is also sometimes considered a direct adoption of Estonian
agu "early dawn".
Aita f EstonianOf uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from Estonian
aitama "to help" and a contraction of
Agatha. This name was borne by the protagonist of Andres Saali's novel 'Aita' (1891).
Alev m EstonianPossibly derived from Estonian
alev meaning "burough".
Alo m Estonian (Modern), Livonian, Medieval BalticLivonian name of uncertain origin and meaning, mentioned in the Chronicle of Henry of Livonia. In modern-day Estonia, this name is used as a short form of
Aleksander and associated with Estonian
alustus “beginning".
Ebe f EstonianShort form of names beginning with the Germanic element
eber meaning "wild boar", making it an Estonian cognate of Ebba. It is also sometimes used as a short form of
Eliisabet.
Egle f Latvian (Rare), EstonianLatvian and Estonian cognate of
Eglė as well as a direct derivation from Latvian
egle "spruce tree; fir tree; pine tree".
Epp f EstonianOf uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from Estonian
hepp "lively" and a variant of
Ebe.
Esta f Faroese, EstonianFaeroese and Estonian variant of
Ester. As an Estonian name, since the 19th century Esta has been associated with
Estonia, the Latin name of the country.
Evi f Dutch, Estonian, GermanDutch variant of
Evie and Estonian variant of
Eevi. As a German name, Evi is a diminutive of
Eva and generally not used as a given name in its own right.
Getter f EstonianOriginally an Estonian Swedish (
estlandssvenska) name, historically common in Dagö (Hiiumaa island) while it belonged to Sweden and was inhabited by Swedes (until the 18th century), now commonly used among Estonians... [
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Haljand m EstonianHaljand is an Estonian masculine given name derived from the Estonian language "haljas" meaning "green" and "verdant".
Helbe f EstonianDerived from Estonian
helbe, the genitive case of
helve "flake" (see
Helve).
Hele f EstonianShort form of
Helena as well as a derivation from Estonian
hele ''bright, clear, light''.
Helgi f EstonianVariant of
Helga. This name is also interpreted as being derived from the genitive case of Estonian
helk “brightness”.
Heli f EstonianShort form of
Helena, used as a given name in its own right. This name is also interpreted as a direct derivation from Estonian
heli “sound, note”.
Hiie f Estonian (Rare)Allegedly derived from Estonian
hiie, the genitive singular / attributive form of
hiis “sacred grove”.
Ille f EstonianOf uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from dialectal baby talk
ill “lamb” as well as a derivation from Estonian
illi “good”. However, this name might also be a variant of
Hille.
Ilo f EstonianFeminine given name derived from the name of a minor goddess of feasts, via the Estonian
ilu meaning "beauty" but also possibly the word
ilo meaning "delight, joy, happiness", the Livonian word
īla meaning "nature" or the Pite Sami word
âllo meaning "urge".
Inda f EstonianOf uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from Estonian
ind "enthusiasm, zeal" and a truncated form of
Linda.
Ingel f EstonianOriginally a diminutive of
Ingrid and
Inge. Its use as a given name in its own right may have been influenced by Estonian
ingel "angel".
Kallis m Estonian (Rare)Possibly derived from the Estonian term of endearment
kallis "darling; beloved; dear; precious".
Karme f & m EstonianEither derived from Estonian
kärme meaning "swift", or else a short form of
Karmo or
Karmen, or an adoption of the Greek name
Karme.
Kaur m EstonianDirectly taken from Estonian
kaur “loon, diver”.
Kirke f EstonianAllegedly derived from Estonian
kirka, the genitive singular case of
kirgas “bright”. This is also the Estonian form of
Circe.
Kirsi f EstonianOriginally an Estonian short form of
Kristiina, this name is now considered a derivation from Estonian
kirss "cherry".
Koidu f EstonianDerived from the genitive singular (attributive) form of Estonian
koit "dawn".
Leegi f Estonian (Rare)Derived from Estonian
leegi, the genitive case of
leek, "flame; fire; blaze".
Leelia f EstonianOf uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of
Leelo, an Estonian form of
Lelia and a a modern coinage created for aesthetic purposes.
Leho m EstonianCoined in the 1930s by Julius Mägiste, an Estonian linguist. He probably intended the name to refer to
Lehola (also known as
Lõhavere), the castle of
Lembitu, an Estonian chieftain... [
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Lehte f Estonian19th-century coinage, possibly first used in August Kitzberg's 'Maimus' (1892). He likely derived the name from Estonian
leht "leaf".
Leino m Finnish, EstonianFinnish and Estonian name of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from the pen name of Eino Leino (Armas Einar Leopold Lönnbohm), Finnish poet and journalist (1878-1926).
Lembit m EstonianYounger form of
Lembitu which itself was derived from Estonian
lemb "affection" (compare Finnish
Lemmitty).... [
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Liia f Estonian, FinnishVariant of
Lia 2. In the case of the Estonian name, it is also considered an elaboration of
Lii and an Estonian renderin of Russian
Лия (see
Liya).
Lille f EstonianDerived from Estonian
lille, the genitive form of
lill, "flower".
Mann f EstonianVariant of
Manni and, ultimately,
Maria. A famous bearer is Mann Helstein (1988-), Estonian viola player.
Meeme m Estonian, Medieval BalticOf uncertain origin and meaning. This name appears on an elder in the 'Chronicle of Henry of Livonia' (Latinized as
Meme). It has been suggested that this name might be related to Estonian
mehine "manly, manful", and thus be a cognate to Karelian
miemoi "man, fellow"... [
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Melita f Latvian, Czech (Rare), Slovak (Rare), Croatian, Slovene, Polish, Estonian, AlbanianAlbanian, Latvian, Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Slovene, Polish and Estonian form of
Melitta.
Mesike f EstonianDerived from Estonian
mesi, the genitive case of
mee, "honey".
Mikk m EstonianOriginally an Estonian short form of
Mihkel, now used as a given name in its own right.
Õile f EstonianDirectly taken from Estonian
õile, an archaic, nowadays poetic word for "flower".
Õnne f EstonianDerived from Estonian
õnne, the genitive form of
õnn, "luck; happiness", this name is a cognate of Finnish
Onni.
Piibe f Estonian (Rare)Possibly derived from the Estonian word "piibeleht" meaning "lily of the valley".
Roomet m EstonianEstonian form of
Fromhold. Folk etymology, however, likes to derive this name from Estonian
rõõm "joy" or
rõõmus "joyful".
Sireli f EstonianDerived from Estonian
sireli, the genitive form of
sirel, "lilac".
Sirli f EstonianCommonly understood as a variant of
Sirje, this name may also be inspired by the Estonian word
sirel "lilac".
Sulev m EstonianEstonian name meaning "good-natured, benevolent", ultimately from Finnish
sulo "charm" (see
Sulo).
Taivo m EstonianDerived from Old Estonian
taivas (
taevas in Modern Estonian) "heaven".
Tambet m EstonianCoined by Eduard Bornhöhe for a character in his novel 'Tasuja' (1880). The exact origin and meaning of this name are uncertain, it has, however, been speculated that it might be a contraction of Estonian
tammepuust "of oak wood".
Tarvo m Finnish, EstonianDerived from either Old Finnish
tarvas "wild aurochs" or from Estonian
tarv, a dialectal variant of
tarm, "energy, vigour".