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Kullervo.

A tragic hero in the Kalevala.

8 characters3 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈkulːerʋo/[ˈkulːe̞rʋo̞]
  1. A tragic hero in the Kalevala.

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  2. a male given name taken into use from the Kalevala

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Where this word comes from

Derived from kulta (“gold”). The given name derives from Finnic mythology and was first used in the late 19th century. For the ending, compare punerva, sinervä.

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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.