What origin is the name Päivi?

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

What are good brother names for Päivi?

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

Päivi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Päivi

Päivi

Girl

Scandinavian

2 syllables

Päivi is a Scandinavian girl's name meaning "Derived from the Finnish word for day or daylight.".

Päivi is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Derived from the Finnish word for day or daylight.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Finnish word for day or daylight.

Popularity

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What does Päivi mean?

Päivi is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Derived from the Finnish word for day or daylight.".

How popular is Päivi?

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Brother names that go with Päivi

Axel Erik Odin Gunnar Soren Magnus

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Päivi.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Päivi

Päivi means "Derived from the Finnish word for day or daylight." — 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)