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At a Glance: Name: Aalto – Meaning: wave – Origin: Finnish (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: AHL-toh
Aalto comes from Finnish, where it's a surname meaning "wave." Used as a first name, it's gender-neutral and pronounced AHL-toh (IPA /ˈɑːltoʊ/). If you're drawn to names with a global, modern-minimalist feel, Aalto fits that lane with a short, clean sound.
Meaning & Origin of Aalto
Meaning: Wave.
Origin: Finnish (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aalto
Phonetic: AHL-toh IPA: /ˈɑːltoʊ/
Popularity of Aalto
Aalto does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
What does the name Aalto mean?
Wave. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aalto)
How do you pronounce Aalto?
Aalto is pronounced AHL-toh (IPA: /ˈɑːltoʊ/).
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