Name:
Pekka
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Finnish, Greek
Meaning:
Pekka is a Finnish variant of Peter. Peter originates in Greek language and means "rock". As a masculine given name it has been popular over centuries and in different spellings all over the world. This was the name of several saints, including the one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, as well as the name of numerous members of European royalty. In the United States its usage has declined a lot lately. It functions as a surname as well.
Pronunciation:
PEH-ka
The Five Elements:
Metal
Famous Pekka:
Pekka Koskela : speedskater
Pekka Rinne : ice hockey player