Teppo (name)
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Teppo is a male
Finnish name.
It is quite an uncommon first name, and is derived from Stefanos, a Greek
name which means roughly translated "laurel" or "crowned" or "crown". The name made its way through the Russian name Stefan (nickname Stepan, or Stjopa) to Carelian Stjoppi, from where it came to the Finnish version - Teppo. However, some claim the name's origin is the Greek name Teofilus
(God's friend) or Teodor (God's gift).
In Finland
, Teppo was name of a pagan god "Travel-Teppo", who was prayed to guide the way and bless travel
s. In 19th century, it began to be used as a normal first name. Most popular time for the name Teppo was years 1960-1980. In 2005, 3841 men had been given the name Teppo.
Teppo can also be a last name
, but it is quite rare.
Male
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Finnish name.
It is quite an uncommon first name, and is derived from Stefanos, a Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
name which means roughly translated "laurel" or "crowned" or "crown". The name made its way through the Russian name Stefan (nickname Stepan, or Stjopa) to Carelian Stjoppi, from where it came to the Finnish version - Teppo. However, some claim the name's origin is the Greek name Teofilus
Theophilus
Theophilus is a male given name with a range of alternative spellings. Its origin is the Greek word Θεόφιλος from θεός and φιλία can be translated as "Love of God" or "Friend of God," i.e., it is a theophoric name, synonymous with the name Amadeus which originates from Latin...
(God's friend) or Teodor (God's gift).
In Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, Teppo was name of a pagan god "Travel-Teppo", who was prayed to guide the way and bless travel
Travel
Travel is the movement of people or objects between relatively distant geographical locations. 'Travel' can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.-Etymology:...
s. In 19th century, it began to be used as a normal first name. Most popular time for the name Teppo was years 1960-1980. In 2005, 3841 men had been given the name Teppo.
Teppo can also be a last name
Last Name
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, but it is quite rare.
People named Teppo
- Teppo Hauta-AhoTeppo Hauta-AhoTeppo Hauta-Aho is a Finnish double bassist and composer.One of the most prominent jazz and classical double bassist in the Finland area, he resides in Helsinki. One of his most famous pieces, Kadenza, has been played at many music festivals worldwide, and for many competitions...
, double bassist and composer. - Teppo NumminenTeppo NumminenTeppo Kalevi Numminen is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League. He is currently an assistant coach for the Buffalo Sabres.-Playing career:...
, professional hockey defenceman. - Teppo RastioTeppo RastioTeppo Rastio is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Lukko and Ilves. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.-External links:*...
, retired professional ice hockey player - Teppo TurkkiTeppo TurkkiTeppo Turkki , a native of Finland has been working with his visions and insights into the future of many aspects of information society, culture, media and our daily lives...
, writer and researcher