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GirlPronounced Finnish /ˈil.mɑ.tɑr/Finnish language family

Ilmatar

This name is derived from Finnish ilma "air" combined with a feminine suffix.

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Ilmatar is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Finnish /ˈil.mɑ.tɑr/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationFinnish /ˈil.mɑ.tɑr/
Language familyFinnish

Meaning and history

This name is derived from Finnish ilma "air" combined with a feminine suffix. In Finnish mythology Ilmatar was a semi-androgynous goddess of the heavens. She was the mother of Ilmarinen, Väinämöinen and Lemminkäinen.

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Usage: finnish mythology

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