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Ilves.

Lynx (constellation)

5 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈilʋes/[ˈilʋe̞s̠]

  1. Lynx (constellation)

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  2. a Finnish surname

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  3. A Finnish major league ice hockey team.

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Where this word comes from

< ilves. The surname is likely Karelian, as animals are a common theme in Karelian anthroponyms.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.