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Ilmatar

This name is derived from Finnish ilma "air" combined with a feminine suffix.

PronunciationFinnish /ˈil.mɑ.tɑr/
Usage languagesFinnish, Finnish Mythology

Meaning and history

Ilmatar is a name derived from Finnish ilma, meaning “air,” with a feminine suffix. In Finnish mythology, Ilmatar was a semi-androgynous goddess of the heavens and the mother of Ilmarinen, Väinämöinen, and Lemminkäinen.

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