Aili is a
Finnish,
Sami and
Estonian female given name, with the pronunciation
ɪliː It is the Finnish variation of the name
Helga, via the Sami Áile, deriving ultimately from ''heilagr'', meaning "holy", or "blessed". Ailikki is a diminutive.
Aili has also been used as an anglicised spelling of
Eilidh, in this case with the pronunciation
ɪli Eilidh is a diminutive for Eilionoir, the Scottish version of
Eleanor. The meaning of Eleanor is disputed, but the theory most supported by evidence is that it is derived from the Old Germanic name Adenorde, via the Provençal Alienor.
Aili can also be considered a diminutive for various names, such as
Aileen.
Some notable bearers of the name Aili:
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Aili Alliksoo (born 1959), Estonian sprinter and hurdler
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Aili Jõgi (born 1931), Estonian patriot
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Aili Keskitalo
Aili Keskitalo (born 29 October 1968) is a Norwegian Sami politician representing the Norwegian Sámi Association (NSR), who has served as the president of the Sami Parliament for three terms, from 2005 to 2007, 2013 to 2016 and 2017 to 2021.
Pri ...
(born 1968), Norwegian-Sami politician, president of the
Sami Parliament of Norway
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Aili Siiskonen (1907–1983), Finnish journalist, civil servant and politician
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Aili M. Tripp (born 1958), Finnish-American political scientist
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Aili Vahtrapuu
Aili Vahtrapuu (born 26 January 1950) is an Estonian sculptor.
In 1980 she graduated from the Estonian State Art Institute. In 2007 Vahtrapuu was awarded a PhD by Sorbonne University. Vahtrapuu was a professor at Tallinn University in Estonia in ...
(born 1950), Estonian sculptor
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Aili Vint
Aili Vint (born 25 April 1941 in Rakvere) is an Estonian graphic designer and painter.
In 1967, she graduated from Estonian State Art Institute.
1964–1970, she was a member of ANK '64. Since 1970, she is a freelance artist.
Awards
* 1994: K ...
(born 1941), Estonian artist
References
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Estonian feminine given names
Finnish feminine given names