Sisu
see-soo
Origin:Finnish
Meaning:Strength, determination, resilience, courage, willpower
Sisu is a boy’s name of Finnish origin. It derives from the Finnish concept of sisu, which is described as strength, determination, resilience, courage, and willpower. Often used to express the Finnish national character, sisu is equivalent to the concept of “guts” or “grit” in English. This strong name will serve as a daily reminder to baby of the tenacity they have deep within themselves.
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Behind the Name, Sisu, December 2014
WordSense Dictionary, sisu (Finnish)
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