rauli
- proper noun
- My friend Rauli is coming over for dinner.
Examples
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Have you met Rauli yet?
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The famous singer Rauli was known for his unique voice in Finland.
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Many parents in Finland chose the name Rauli for their sons in the 1970s.
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At the concert, Rauli performed his most popular song to a cheering crowd.
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My neighbor's son, Rauli, loves playing football every weekend.
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In our family, Rauli is known for his sense of humor.
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During their 13-year marriage, she gave birth to a girl and three boys; the youngest, Rauli, was born with cystic fibrosis.
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
The name Rauli is a Finnish form of older European names like Raoul and Ralph, which come from old words for 'counsel' and 'wolf'. So, thinking of Rauli as the Finnish cousin of Ralph helps you remember it is a Finnish male name.