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Teppo is a
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Finnish name, that originated as a diminutive of the name Tapani. It is quite an uncommon first name, and is derived from '' Stefanos'', a
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name which means roughly translated "laurel" or "crowned" or "crown". The name made its way through the Russian name Stefan (nickname Stepan, or Stjopa) to Carelian Stjoppi, from where it came to the Finnish version - Teppo. However, some claim the name's origin is the Greek name '' Teofilus'' (God's friend) or ''
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'' (God's gift). In
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, Teppo was the name of a
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"Travel-Teppo", who was prayed to guide the way and bless
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s. In the 19th century, it began to be used as a normal first name. Most popular time for the name Teppo was years 1960–1980. In 2005, 3841 men had been given the name Teppo. Teppo can also be a
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, but it is quite rare.


People named Teppo

* Teppo Hauta-Aho, double bassist and composer * Teppo Felin, professor at
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Teppo Numminen Teppo Kalevi Numminen (born July 3, 1968) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for Tappara and TuTo of the SM-liiga and the Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Sta ...
, professional hockey defenceman *
Teppo Rastio Teppo Rastio (born February 15, 1934) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga for Lukko and Ilves. Rastio was inducted to the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985. Rastio was also known as a footballer. He played two ...
, retired professional ice hockey player * Teppo Turkki, writer and researcher


As a surname

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