Outi

The name Outi is a Finnish derivation of the Greek name Eudokia (Εὐδοκία). Its meaning can be summarized as 'the one with good intentions', 'the wish', and more freely interpreted as 'the one who rejoices'.

What does the name Outi mean?

Outi, a female first name, originates from the Finnish variant of Eudokia (Εὐδοκία). This form of the name is translated as 'the one with good intentions', 'the wish', and can also be interpreted as 'the one who rejoices'. The origins of the name can be found in the Ancient Greek words eu (εὖ), meaning 'good', and dokeo (δοκέω), which can be translated as 'to seem', 'to think', 'to imagine', or 'to suppose'. Other variants include Evdokia, Evdokiya, Evdokija, Avdotia, Avdotya, Jevdokija, and Yevdokiya.

Where does the name Outi come from?

The name Outi has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the one with good intentions'. The components of the word consist of eu (εὖ), meaning 'good', and dokeo (δοκέω), meaning 'to seem', 'to think', 'to imagine', or 'to suppose'. The name is common in the Finnish language.

How do you pronounce Outi?

The pronunciation of Outi is two syllables, articulated as 'Ou-ti' [ˈoʊ̯ti] or [ˈɔu̯ti]. The diphthong -ou- gives the beginning an open, rounded sound. The clear t in the middle adds a distinct accent before the gentle ending on -i fades away. Outi radiates a Nordic clarity and has a reduced, fresh, and harmonious overall impression.

When is the name day of Outi?

The name day for Outi falls on March 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Outi is one of the less common first names. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Outi has been given fewer than ten times, placing it at 11,442nd in the corresponding statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the rank of 13,070.

Famous people

• Outi Alanne (Finnish writer)
• Outi Gröndahl (Finnish biathlete)
• Outi Kettunen (Finnish biathlete)
• Outi Mäenpää (actress from Finland)
• Outi Maenpaa (actress from Finland)