Where does “hellemekko” come from?
hellemekko (Finnish) comes from Finnish helle, from Finnish Hellevi, from Danish Helvig — borne by a 14th century queen of Denmark.
hellemekko (Finnish): sundress
Definitions
- sundress
Ancestry of “hellemekko”, step by step
hellemekko traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Finnish helle
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnish | helle | A hot place or heat; Hot weather, swelter;... |
| 2 | Finnish | Hellevi | — |
| 3 | Danish | Helvig | borne by a 14th century queen of Denmark |
via Finnish mekko
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnish | mekko | dress |