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Tapio
Pronounced TAH-pee-oh /ˈtɑ.pi.o/Medium
Meaning: From the Finnish Tapio, of uncertain meaning; the Finnish god of the forest, ruler of the woodland and its game, husband of Mielikki; routes uncertain; we note the godLow
History & Origin
Tapio comes from the Finnish Tapio, of uncertain meaning; the Finnish god of the forest and its game (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'TAH-pee-oh').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (a common Finnish given name). Rare, the-forest-lord at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Tapio mean?
Tapio is Finnish, of uncertain meaning; the god of the forest and its game. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.
How do you pronounce Tapio?
It's said TAH-pee-oh /ˈtɑ.pi.o/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Tapio a boy or girl name?
Tapio is a boy's name.
How popular is Tapio?
Tapio is a very rare name in the U.S.