Helmi (given name)
| Gender | Male/female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Estonian, Finnish |
| Meaning | "pearl", "bead"; originally "amber" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | William, Wilhelmina, Vilhelmiina, Vilhelmina |
Helmi is a given name. It is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name literally meaning pearl or bead. The name is derived from the Proto-Baltic-Finnic *helmes, or 'amber'. In Finland, Helmi is also used as a short form of the name Vilhelmiina or Vilhelmina. Helmi was among the most popular names for baby girls born in Finland in the early 21st century.
It is also used as a masculine name with differing origins in Indonesia and Malaysia.