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Tarmo
Tarmo is a boy's name. "Energy", "drive" or "vigour" — from an everyday Estonian word.
Meaning
"Energy", "drive" or "vigour" — from an everyday Estonian word.
Origin
Native Estonian and Finnish.
Name day
The traditional Estonian name day for Tarmo is March 6. In Estonia and Finland that is a day to send a quick word of congratulation. Name-day calendars differ between countries and are updated from time to time, so the same name can fall on another date across the border.
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Source: Traditional Estonian name-day calendar; etymology is the standard documented origin. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tarmo mean?
"Energy", "drive" or "vigour" — from an everyday Estonian word.
When is Tarmo's name day?
The traditional Estonian name day for Tarmo is March 6. It can fall on a different date in Finland or Sweden.
Where does the name Tarmo come from?
Native Estonian and Finnish.
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