At a Glance
- Meaning
- A Finnish short form of Birgitta (Bridget), traditionally linked to the meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'
- Origin
- Finnish (form of Birgitta/Bridget)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- PEER-yoh
Pirjo is a Finnish (form of Birgitta/Bridget) girl's name meaning “a Finnish short form of Birgitta (Bridget), traditionally linked to the meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'”. It appears in our list of 175+ Scandinavian Baby Girl Names That Are Beautifully Strong.
Meaning & Origin of Pirjo
Meaning: A Finnish short form of Birgitta (Bridget), traditionally linked to the meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'.
Origin: Finnish (form of Birgitta/Bridget).
A common claim: Pirjo is said to mean 'rock' or 'stone.' Actually: Birgitta/Bridget isn't tied to a word for 'rock' or 'stone' -- it's usually explained as meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Pirjo
PEER-yohIPA /ˈpiːrjoʊ/
Popularity of Pirjo
Pirjo doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Pirjo
Similar Names
Minna · Raija · Piia · Ritva · Pihla · Saija
