Finnish · Boy name
Kalevi
“hero”
About the name Kalevi
Kalevi is a Finnish name meaning ‘hero’. It is derived from the Finnish word ‘kaleva’, which refers to a legendary hero in Finnish mythology. The name is associated with the national epic, the Kalevala, which features many heroic figures. Notable bearers include Kalevi Sorsa, a Finnish politician and former Prime Minister.
- Meaning
- hero
- Origin
- Finnish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KAH-leh-vee(3 syl.)
Middle names for Kalevi
- Kalevi Matti
- Kalevi Juhani
- Kalevi Olli
- Kalevi Aleksi
- Kalevi Mikael
Questions about Kalevi
- What does Kalevi mean?
- Kalevi is a Finnish name meaning "hero".
- How do you pronounce Kalevi?
- Kalevi is pronounced KAH-leh-vee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Kalevi?
- Variants of Kalevi include Kalev.