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Järvinen

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Finnish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈjær.ʋi.nen/
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Meaning & History

Derived from Finnish järvi meaning "lake". It is one of the most common surnames in Finland.

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Rootjärvi
VariantJärvi

Categories

lake, water
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Entry updated February 4, 2020

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