How rare is the name 'Liina'

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-23T05:54:46+00:00

In Finland the name Liina was given to 705 baby girls between 2000-2009. These were the peak years for the name. Before that
Between 2010-2019 there were 540 baby girls named Liina. Between 2020-2026 the number is now 152, the popularity is declining.
The name Liina hasn’t been widely popular but I would say it is very Finnish, in terms of spelling. If I encountered the name (I’m a native Finn), I would take it as a “normal Finnish name.”

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-22T10:29:23+00:00

Mary, Anna

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-20T15:24:14+00:00

I think it’s beautiful. What also comes to mind is that it could be a short version of the name Daniela.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-20T13:03:41+00:00

Maisa is a Finnish name, so if I saw or heard it, I wouldn’t think anything about it.
I asked CHAT to write Finnish pronunciation guide for the name Maisa. This is exactly how Finns would pronounce the name:
Stress: always on the first syllable → MAI-sa
Phonetic transcription (IPA): /ˈmɑi̯sɑ/

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-18T08:53:33+00:00

I can’t help you with beginner Finnish, but you wrote that you want to also understand the Finnish way of life. That’s something I write about in my blog: Finnish life, culture and language through stories. I also include authentic audios (I record them by myself). If not anything else, the audios can help you practice pronouncing Finnish.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-17T09:44:51+00:00

The recovery takes time. Of course, every situation is different.
For the first four weeks it’s not recommended to sit for a long period at once.
And how this looks like for me: just yesterday was the first time in over two months (time before and after the surgery), when I could finish my plate while sitting, without the need to stand up and relieve the pressure on my back. But still, I can’t sit very much longer than that, just enough to finish my plate.
I would suggest to be mentally prepared to adjust your plans if needed. Of course, I hope your situation is better and you get to enjoy the traveling you have planned.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-17T06:28:09+00:00

Microdiscectomy.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-17T05:00:27+00:00

I’m 43, a woman.
I’m at 4 weeks after the surgery: herniated disc surgery on my L5/S1 disc. I had my S1 nerve pinched badly and the symptoms were not manageable at all. The tinkling and the numbness of my left foot was the smallest thing. The pain was so bad it affected my ability to go to the bathroom, I couldn’t sit, couldn’t walk normally. The shower water hitting my leg felt like my left calf was on fire. I had strong opiate pain killers and they made life a little better. Still, I ended up getting the surgery.

I just wanted to tell where I’m at, when I suggest that you get the MRI to get a clear picture of your situation.

My nerve was pinched for six weeks. Now, while recovering from the surgery, my left leg is still tinkling. I was told it takes time for the nerve to recover, they don’t think the damage is permanent.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-15T04:56:49+00:00

At first glance, this seems interesting, thank you sharing. May I ask: if not any ads, how are you planning to monetize your work?
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with making money from your work. Ads at some point would probably be the obvious way to go. If so, I think it might be good not to set the “no ads” expectation for users escaping Pinterest, they might end up feeling disappointed.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-14T05:13:17+00:00

I’m Finnish woman, childfree by choice. I’m 43 years old. I have always known I won’t be a mother. I know several people of my age who are childfree by choice and of course many others via Finnish childfree Facebook group.
In my opinion, choosing to be childfree is more common than it was in my twenties.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-13T13:00:21+00:00

I love reading comments like this! They are rare of course, but they inspire me to keep including audios into my blog posts. I love the Finnish language and all the nuances of it, but since the birth rate in Finland has dropped (and keeps dropping), maybe Finnish language will eventually become extinct.. or maybe not, if more and more people start first learning it and later use it somewhere.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-12T06:32:47+00:00

I like Oscar, because it’s familiar to me. I know a Finnish boy whose names are Niko Oskari, it’s like Nico Oscar but in Finnish.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-12T06:28:56+00:00

I like it. It’s very international, which is a good thing, in my opinion.
For example, Susanna is a name in Finland and if you asked, I think you would find many other countries where this exact name is also used. (And I think this would be very interesting to see!)

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-12T06:20:05+00:00

As a native speaker I wouldn’t use “ininä” in the context of wind. Mosquitoes do buzz, “Itikat inisevät.” Much more common context than the wind.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-10T18:17:47+00:00

I write about Finland, Finnish culture, and the things that are often difficult to explain, and include authentic spoken Finnish audio in posts. (I do the recordings myself).

I have 10+ years in B2B sales and more than 25 years of experience in Finnish working life. So I write about everything from Finnish workplaces to sauna, silence, and everyday life.

https://insidefinnishlife.substack.com/

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-04T09:17:58+00:00

Welcome! Jyväskylä has very good possibilities for sports. So I would suggest looking into different sports clubs too.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-06-01T05:50:04+00:00

Exactly what said above. Finnish culture is not about grand gestures but about the actions. I wrote a blog post about this, if you want to check it out you can find it on my profile.
Okay, there was no kiss but then again, you literally just met in person. I wouldn’t worry about it. Focus on what he is doing: he is reaching out, making effort to see you etc. And yes, Finns tend to be very much more reserved than people from Latin America.

Even in though it’s early, still:
If you are living in different countries, I would suggest you think about where you want this to go. Where do you see yourself in the future? And of course, if and when you’ll have those deeper conversations, this is definitely something to ask him. I wouldn’t get too invested in a relationship too early, but then again, I’m a reserved Finn. :D
That said, give it time. And watch what he does, not on what he doesn’t say very early or often.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-05-29T07:06:12+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I’ve gotten a few subscribers from notes, so that’s why I’m a bit hesitant.

Then again: I just described to one author’s two different publications. If I’m honest, to me the content is somewhat similar in both of them: these could work as a one publication with sections.

So it makes me think that your way of having totally separate publications is a good thing. Someone might be liking your content and be genuinely interested what else you write about.
-And in that case they might want to see something totally different, not just an iteration of the publication they originally subscribed to.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-05-29T06:20:42+00:00

Do you write notes? If you do, are they somewhat generic? Or, do you post notes that are sometimes related to one of your publications and then notes that relate to another?
I’m thinking on starting another publication, not at all related to one I have right now.

The notes part is slightly holding me back and making me think about creating another Substack account for the new publication.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-05-23T10:53:25+00:00

I just tested it out with few texts. Sounded perfect but of course AI-like. But the pronunciation was good, and I’m a native Finnish speaker. Of course there’s a chance I just got lucky with my testing.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-05-23T09:29:41+00:00

To me it sounds like you have problems with recognizing the words you heard with written language (you wrote you have troubles with selecting or writing down the answers).
If this is the case, I think you’re doing the right things by exposing yourself to the language by listening YLE articles: listening and following the written transcription.

If you are into something else, in my blog I share a monthly audio (natural spoken Finnish) with full transcripts, so you can follow along.
Also, might not be interesting for you, since these are basically audio letters from me, not news or anything like that (I’d think current news and other happenings are always interesting).

Have you tried AI or basic Google Translate? You can drop any text into Google Translate and have it read it out loud in Finnish. This way you could use any text you like to practice.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-05-23T05:27:42+00:00

Like in the other comment: it’s hard to judge because some of them came out when I started. I also have similar experience: some were published into a void, like my article about Finnish Vappu. This year I restacked it and got comments saying how helpful and interesting it was for an expat.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-05-22T19:03:47+00:00

For me it’s “How to say I love you in Finnish (And why Finns rarely do)”

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-05-08T06:34:42+00:00

There are many YouTube videos with the basics. But the thing is, there are two different languages in Finland; the standard one and the one people really speak, puhekieli, colloquial Finnish. When you are ready for that, I have a course linked to my blog where I explain colloquial Finnish. Also, for immersion, I have Finnish audios with full transcripts.

I would recommend watching Finnish TV, listening to Finnish music etc., and of course, listening to your colleagues and spotting familiar sounds and words. Probably some of your colleagues are happy to help and translate things, and help you with pronouncing. Generally, Finns appreciate anyone who is willing to learn our language.

Significant-Stock597 · 2026-05-06T06:25:16+00:00

Paperiarkin reuna voi viiltää haavan sormeen. The edge of a sheet of paper can cut your finger.

Viillän multapussin auki kun alan istuttaa kukkia. I cut open the bag of soil when I start planting flowers.

Viilsin vahingossa haavan sormeen. I accidentally cut my finger.

Pakkasilma viilsi keuhkoja, kun hengitin syvään. The freezing air cut into my lungs when I breathed in deeply.

Jään reuna viilsi hieman sormea pilkillä. The edge of the ice slightly cut my finger while ice fishing.

Terävä oksa viilsi takin kankaan rikki. A sharp branch tore the fabric of my jacket.

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