Kyllikki as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kyllikki

What is the meaning of the name Kyllikki ?

The baby name Kyllikki is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈkylːikːi/; anglicized approximation: "KYUL-LEE-KEE" (the 'y' is like German/French 'ü').

Kyllikki is Finnish in Origin.

Kyllikki is a Finnish given name anchored in the Kalevala, where Kyllikki becomes the wife of the hero Lemminkäinen. Etymology is debated, but most link it to Finnish kyllä “enough; indeed” and dialectal kyllyys “plenty, fullness,” yielding the sense of abundance or sufficiency. In neighboring Estonia, cognate forms Külliki and Küllike tie to Estonian küll “plenty,” echoing the same meaning.

The name rose with Finland’s national‑romantic naming wave in the early 20th century and peaked mid‑century; its profile was helped by Jean Sibelius’s piano work Kyllikki (Op. 41, 1904) and actress Kyllikki Forssell. Variants include Kylli (Finnish) and Külliki/Küllike (Estonian). Today usage has waned, but it remains a Finnish classic - rare elsewhere yet distinctive for those seeking a lyrical, heritage‑rich choice.