Helmi (given name)
{{Short description|Estonian, Finnish, Indonesian and Malay name}}
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Helmi is a given name. It is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name literally meaning pearl or bead. The name is derived from the Proto-Baltic-Finnic *helmes, or 'amber'.[http://eki.ee/dict/ety/index.cgi?Q=helmes&F=M&C06=et Dictionary of Estonian Etymology] In Finland, Helmi is also used as a short form of the name Vilhelmiina or Vilhelmina.[http://www.behindthename.com/name/helmi Behind the Name] Helmi was among the most popular names for baby girls born in Finland in the early 21st century.Helsingin Sanomat, October 16, 2007.[http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Aino+and+Eetu+top+list+of+most+popular+childrens+names+/1135231071996 Aino and Eetu top list of most popular children's names]. Retrieved February 10, 2008.
It is also used as a masculine name with differing origins in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Estonian/Finnish
- Helmi Arneberg-Pentti (1889-1981), chairman of Lotta Svärd, Finnish auxiliary organisation for women in 1920s.
- Helmi Juvonen (1903–1985), American artist active in Seattle, Washington
- Helmi Krohn (1871–1967), Finnish writer
- Helmi Mäelo (1898–1978), Estonian writer and social activist
- Helmi Raijas (born 2005), Finnish footballer
- Helmi Puur (1936–2014), Estonian ballerina
- Helmi Üprus (1911–1978), Estonian architectural and art historian
- Helmi Silbermann Munz (1908–1985), Estonian Canadian artist
Other nationalities
- Eddy Helmi Abdul Manan (born 1979), Malaysian footballer
- Helmi Johannes (born 1961), Indonesian television newscaster and executive producer
- Khairul Helmi Johari (born 1988), Malaysian footballer
- Mohd Helmi Eliza Elias (born 1983), Malaysian footballer