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Ukko

Pronunciation: /ˈukːo/

“Ukko” is a Finnish word. Its meaning in English:

proper noun

  1. The god of heaven, often mentioned with the epithet ylijumala (“supreme god”).

Etymology

From ukko (literally “old man”). 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.

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