Ahti

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Pronounced AH-tee /ˈɑ.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the Finnish Ahti, of uncertain meaning; the Finnish god of the sea, lakes, water, and fish (also a byname of the hero Lemminkainen); routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The water lord; god of the sea: Ahti is a Finnish god. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AH-tee'). We note the god.

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Origin LowFinnic

MeaningFrom the Finnish Ahti, of uncertain meaning; the Finnish god of the sea, lakes, water, and fish (also a byname of the hero Lemminkainen); routes uncertain; we note the god

U.S. rank (1917)#3551 ↘ Falling

1917 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1914

Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Ahti comes from the Finnish Ahti, of uncertain meaning; the Finnish god of the sea and water (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-tee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (a Finnish given name). Rare, the-water-lord at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ahti is a Finnish name of uncertain meaning — the god of the sea, lakes, and fish, to whom fishermen prayed (also a byname of the hero Lemminkainen) — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'AH-tee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Ahti — Finnic mythology; god; routes uncertain

Variations

Ahto

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ahti mean?

Ahti is Finnish, of uncertain meaning; the god of the sea, lakes, and water. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Ahti?

It's said AH-tee /ˈɑ.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ahti a boy or girl name?

Ahti is a boy's name.

How popular is Ahti?

Ahti is a very rare name in the U.S.