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Thanks to everybody.

Hi Lemuel,

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The meaning of Hillervo does not seem to be clear. It is the name of a fairy of waterfalls and streams in Finnish folk poems.

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Regards, Satu

The little-used name Hillervo has been a mystery for me, too. I'd say it's a variant of Hillevi, formed along the lines of the ancient Finnish female name Tellervo (as well as the male names Kullervo, Pellervo and Kalervo).

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Lass

The root "hill" in finnish words like hillantä or hillike means check, restrain. I gather the name might mean "the one with a restrain".

Sounds like a variant of Hillevi - but I'm sure Satu can help you!