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[Opinions] Re: Finnish BAs
by
Rioghnach
5/22/2018, 7:37 AM
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a message by Remora L.
I have a question: what's Piipu? Is there an english equivalent name?
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Axel
Erik
(I prefer
Eric
)
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Remora L.
(Uilos)
5/22/2018, 8:00 AM
I'm as confused as you about Piipu. I've never before come across it and it only reminds of the word "piippu" meaning "pipe". Besides that, it feels very nickname-y to me: maybe it's a diminutive of
Piritta
,
Pirjo
,
Pirkko
and such?
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