Where is Panu from?

Meaning of the name Panu

Finnish short form of Urbanus (see Urban). This is also an archaic Finnish word meaning "flame, fire". This name was used by the Finnish author Juhani Aho for the main character in his novel Panu (1897).

Characteristics of the name Panu

How do we know this about Panu

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