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Siim is both an Estonian masculine given name and less commonly, a surname. It is sometimes a diminutive of the given names Siimon and Siimeon, cognates of the given names Simon and Simeon. Individuals bearing the name Siim include: ;Given name: *Siim Avi (born 1984), Estonian politician and lawyer *Siim Kabrits (born 1979), Estonian politician *Siim Kallas (born 1948), Estonian politician *Siim-Valmar Kiisler (born 1965), Estonian politician *Siim Liivik (born 1988), Estonian-Finnish ice hockey player *Siim Luts (born 1989), Estonian professional footballer *Siim Pohlak (born 1985), Estonian businessman and politician *Siim-Markus Post (born 1997), Estonian basketball player *Siim Roops (born 1986), Estonian professional footballer *Siim-Tanel Sammelselg (born 1993), Estonian ski-jumper *Siim Sellis (born 1987), Estonian cross-country skier *Siim Sukles (born 1972), Estonian sport figure *Siim Tenno (born 1990), Estonian football midfielder *Siim Troost (born 1999), Estonian te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonia
Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Lake Peipus and Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,200 other islands and islets on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, covering a total area of . The capital city Tallinn and Tartu are the two largest urban areas of the country. The Estonian language is the autochthonous and the official language of Estonia; it is the first language of the majority of its population, as well as the world's second most spoken Finnic language. The land of what is now modern Estonia has been inhabited by '' Homo sapiens'' since at least 9,000 BC. The medieval indigenous population of Estonia was one of the last " pagan" civilisations in Europe to adopt Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim-Markus Post
Siim-Markus Post (born 13 February 1997) is an Estonian professional basketball player for KK Viimsi of the Estonian–Latvian Basketball League. He also represents the Estonian national team. Standing at 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in), he plays at the point guard position. National team career Post made his debut for the Estonian national team on 26 July 2020, in a 84–67 victory over Latvia. Awards and accomplishments Individual * 2× Estonian League Best Young Player: (2015, 2017 File:2017 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: The War Against ISIS at the Battle of Mosul (2016-2017); aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing; The Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 ("Great American Eclipse"); North Korea tests a ser ...) References External links Siim-Markus Postat fiba.com Siim-Markus Postat basket.ee 1997 births Living people Estonian men's basketball players Point guards Shooting guards Korvpalli Meistriliiga players BC Rakvere Tarvas players KK Pärnu p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masculine Given Names
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names and religiou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Siim
Andres Siim (born 25 February 1962) is an Estonian architect. dead in 2020 Andres Siim was born in Tallinn and studied in the National Art Institute of the Estonian SSR (today's Estonian Academy of Arts) in the department of architecture. He graduated from the institute in 1985. Andres Siim works in the architectural bureau Siim & Kreis OÜ. Notable works by Andres Siim are the Nissan Center in Tallinn, the main office of the Hansapank bank, and the new dormitory of the Tartu University. Andres Siim is a member of the Union of Estonian Architects. Works *Nissan Center in Tallinn, 1994, (with Hanno Kreis) *Tamme Stadium 1997/98 (with Kristel Ausing) *Main office of the Hansapank bank, 1999 (with Kristel Ausing) *Logistics center of the Kesko-Eesti, 2000 *New dormitory of the Tartu University, 2001 (with Kristel Ausing) See also * List of Estonian architects Following is a list of notable architects from Estonia: A–M * Mattias Agabus * Helmut Ajango * Arnold Alas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim-Sander Vene
Siim-Sander Vene (born 12 November 1990) is an Estonian professional basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Basketball Premier League and the Basketball Champions League. Standing at 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in), he plays both the small forward and power forward positions. Vene represents the Estonian national basketball team internationally, and was named Estonian Basketball Player of the Year in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Professional career Vene began playing basketball with Siili Palliklubi and TTÜ. In 2006, Vene moved to Lithuania and joined Žalgiris' junior team Žalgiris-Arvydas Sabonis school. With Žalgiris, Vene won the Nike International Junior Tournament in 2007 and the Nacionalinė krepšinio lyga (NKL) in 2008. Vene was loaned to Kaunas Triobet of the Lietuvos krepšinio lyga (LKL) for the 2008–09 season. In the 2009–10 Euroleague, Vene averaged 2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game. In October 2010, Vene was loaned to Kaunas, and in Decemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Troost
Siim Troost (born 7 December 1999) is an Estonian tennis player. Troost has a career high ATP singles ranking of 1578, achieved on 23 August 2021. He also has a career high doubles ranking of 1379, achieved on 13 September 2021. Troost has won 1 ITF doubles title. Troost represents Estonia at the Davis Cup, where he has a W/L record of 0–1. Troost currently plays college tennis at Vanderbilt University. He previously played for the University of Minnesota. While at Vanderbilt University, Troost played primarily in the 6 singles position. He dominated the SEC. References External links * * *Siim Troostat the University of MinnesotaSiim Troostat the Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University (informally Vandy or VU) is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1-million ... 1999 births Living people Estonian male tennis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Tenno
Siim Tenno (born 4 August 1990) is an Estonian footballer who plays for German Oberliga Niedersachsen club MTV Gifhorn as a midfielder. Club career Tenno, Tartu Tammeka youth product, started his men's league career with club's third team in the II Liiga in 2007. The next season, he played 29 matches for the club's second team and was promoted to the first team for the 2009 season. Viktoria Žižkov In January 2012, he and teammate Kaarel Kiidron were loaned to Czech Republic club Viktoria Žižkov until the end of the season. He made the first team debut on 30 March 2012, when he came on as a late substitute. Narva Trans In the start of 2014 season, Tenno signed a one-year contract with Meistriliiga club Narva Trans. Before that he went on trial to 2. Bundesliga club Paderborn. Good spell in Narva helped him to sign a contract with German Regionalliga club Neumünster. Neumünster At the start of July, Siim Tenno was with his former teammate Reio Laabus together in VfR Neu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Sukles
Siim Sukles (born 17 July 1972 in Pärnu) is an Estonian sports figure. In 2000 he graduated from the private high school Veritas' department of law. 1994-1997 he was the executive director of Eesti Olümpiafond. 1997-2000 he was the executive director of Estonian Olympic Committee. 2002-2012 he was chancellor of Ministry of Culture Ministry of Culture may refer to: *Ministry of Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Youth and Sports (Albania) *Ministry of Culture (Algeria) *Ministry of Culture (Argentina) * Minister for the Arts (Australia) *Ministry of Culture (Azerbaijan) * Ministry of .... Since 2013 he is Secretary General of Estonian Olympic Committee. Awards: * 2012: Merited Order of Estonian Olympic Committee ( et, EOK teenetemärk). References {{DEFAULTSORT:Sukles, Siim Living people 1972 births Estonian people in sports Estonian civil servants Sportspeople from Pärnu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Sellis
Siim Sellis (born 5 May 1987 in Tali) is an Estonian cross-country skier. Sellis competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics for Estonia. He placed 59th in the qualifying round in the sprint, failing to advance to the knockout stages. Sellis made his World Cup debut in January 2006. As of April 2014, his best finish is 10th, in a classical sprint race at Lahti Lahti (; sv, Lahtis) is a city and municipality in Finland. It is the capital of the region of Päijänne Tavastia (Päijät-Häme) and its growing region is one of the main economic hubs of Finland. Lahti is situated on a bay at the southern e ... in 2011–12. His best World Cup overall finish is 118th, in 2011–12. His best World Cup finish in a discipline is 67th, in the 2011-12 sprint. References 1987 births Living people People from Saarde Parish Olympic cross-country skiers for Estonia Cross-country skiers at the 2014 Winter Olympics Estonian male cross-country skiers 21st-century Estonian people {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim-Tanel Sammelselg
Siim-Tanel Sammelselg (born May 13, 1998) is an Estonian ski jumper. He was born in Tallinn. Sammelselg competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics for Estonia. He placed 51st in the normal hill qualifying round, failing to advance, and 49th in the large hill qualifying round, also failing to advance. Sammelselg made his World Cup debut in November 2007. As of September 2014, his best finish is 9th, in a team event at Lahti in 2011–12. His best individual finish is 45th, at a large hill event at Sapporo ( ain, サッ・ポロ・ペッ, Satporopet, lit=Dry, Great River) is a city in Japan. It is the largest city north of Tokyo and the largest city on Hokkaido, the northernmost main island of the country. It ranks as the fifth most populous city ... in 2013–14. References 1993 births Living people Olympic ski jumpers for Estonia Ski jumpers at the 2014 Winter Olympics Sportspeople from Tallinn Estonian male ski jumpers {{Estonia-skijumping-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Roops
Siim Roops (born 4 March 1986 in Tartu) is an Estonian footballer. Career He started his career in JK Tammeka Tartu. In 2007, he joined Valdres FK from FC Flora Tallinn. He later returned to Estonia and Flora Tallinn. He joined JK Viljandi Tulevik on loan, and later rejoined JK Tammeka. In 2012, he signed for FK Jerv in Norway. He plays the position of defender and is 1.82 m tall. International career He made his national team debut for Estonia on 3 February 2007 against Poland, becoming 200th player to play for the country. References External links Player profileat JK Tammeka Tartu Tartu JK Tammeka, commonly known as Tartu Tammeka or simply Tammeka, is a football club, based in Tartu, Estonia, that competes in the Meistriliiga, the top flight of Estonian football. Founded in 1989, the club has played in the Meistriliiga ... 1986 births Living people Sportspeople from Tartu Estonian footballers Tartu JK Tammeka players FC Flora players Viljandi JK Tulevik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Pohlak
Siim Pohlak (born 14 May 1985 in Tallinn) is an Estonian businessman and politician. He has been member of XIV Riigikogu. In 2014 he graduated from Tallinn University in public and business management. Since 2014 he is a member of Estonian Conservative People's Party. He ran for the Riigikogu in the 2023 elections and received 4,223 votes in electoral district number 4, which covers Harju (excluding Tallinn) and Rapla Rapla (German: ''Rappel'') is a town in central Estonia, the capital of Rapla County and the centre of Rapla Parish. The oldest records date back to 1241 in the Danish Census Book, when it was said that it was a small village with 8 acres of ..., securing his election as a member of the Riigikogu. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Pohlak, Siim 1985 births Conservative People's Party of Estonia politicians Estonian businesspeople Living people Members of the Riigikogu, 2019–2023 Members of the Riigikogu, 2023–2027 Politicians from Tallinn Tallinn Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
