What origin is the name Päivä?

Päivä comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Päivä — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Päivä

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Päivä

Päivä

Girl

Scandinavian

2 syllables

Päivä is a Scandinavian girl's name meaning "Directly derived from the Finnish word for day.".

The meaning of Päivä is "Directly derived from the Finnish word for day." — a girl name of Scandinavian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Directly derived from the Finnish word for day.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Päivä

What does Päivä mean?

Päivä is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Directly derived from the Finnish word for day.".

How popular is Päivä?

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Brother names that go with Päivä

Axel Erik Odin Gunnar Soren Magnus

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Päivä.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Names with a similar meaning to Päivä

Päivä means "Directly derived from the Finnish word for day." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Sarah — "Sarah comes from the Hebrew word for 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. Sarah is Abraham's wife in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Skylar — "Skylar is a spelling of Schuyler, a Dutch surname meaning 'scholar'. It is also linked to the English word sky." (Dutch)