Jaakko is a Finnish

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, etymologically rooted in the Biblical names

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of Jaakko in the Finnish calendar is July 25. Jaakko may refer to: *

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s who are in English named ''James'' are in Finnish named ''Jaakko'' * Jakob De la Gardie in Finnish "Laiska-Jaakko" ("Jakob the lazy"), a Swedish count; nowadays ''laiskajaakko'' is the synonym for a lazy person *

Jaakko Taneli Autere Jaakko is a Finnish male first name, etymologically rooted in the Biblical names Jacob or James. The name day of Jaakko in the Finnish calendar is July 25. Jaakko may refer to: *Kings who are in English named ''James'' are in Finnish named ''Jaakko ...

, Finnish ballet dancer *

Jaakko Blomberg Jaakko Pekka Blomberg (born 26 April 1942 Helsinki) is a Finnish diplomat. Blomberg studied philosophy and sociology at the University of Helsinki 1962–1967 and at Brandeis University in the United States from 1968 to 1969. He graduated in Licen ...

(born 1942), Finnish diplomat * Jaakko Elenius, Finnish editor-in-chief and a theologian * Jaakko Forsman (1839–1899), Finnish jurist and politician, leading activist of the Fennoman movement * Jaakko Haavio, Finnish writer and a priest * Jaakko Hallama (born 1917), Finnish former Foreign Ministry official * Jaakko Heinimäki, Finnish writer and a priest *

Jaakko Hintikka Kaarlo Jaakko Juhani Hintikka (12 January 1929 – 12 August 2015) was a Finnish philosopher and logician. Life and career Hintikka was born in Helsingin maalaiskunta (now Vantaa). In 1953, he received his doctorate from the University of Hels ...

, Finnish philosopher * Jaakko Hämeen-Anttila, Finnish professor in Arabian language and Islam * Jaakko Ihamuotila (born 1939), Finnish business executive * Jaakko Ilkka, Finnish rebel *

Jaakko Itälä Jaakko Itälä (1933–2017) was a Finnish politician. He served as the Minister of Education (Finland), minister of education for two terms in the 1970s. He was also a member of the Parliament of Finland, Parliament and head of the Liberals (Fin ...

, Finnish politician *

Jaakko Jonkka Jaakko Ilari Jonkka (12 February 1953 – 4 January 2022) was a Finnish jurist and the Chancellor of Justice of Finland from 2007 to 2017. He was preceded by Paavo Nikula and succeeded by Tuomas Pöysti. Jonkka was an attorney, and worked previ ...

(born 1953), Chancellor of Justice of Finland (from July 2007) * Jaakko Kalela (born 1944), Finnish civil servant and diplomat * Jaakko Kolmonen (born 1941), Finnish chef * Jaakko Kivi, Finnish politician * Jaakko Kuusisto (1974—2022), Finnish violinist, conductor and composer * Jaakko Laajava (born 1947), Finnish Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Security Policy * Jaakko Laakso, Finnish politician * Jaakko Lepola (born 1990), Finnish football player * Jaakko Löytty, Finnish gospel musician * Jaakko Mäntyjärvi (born 1963), Finnish composer of classical music, professional translator * Jaakko Mattila (born 1976), Finnish painter *

Jaakko Nyberg Jaakko Nyberg (born 19 December 1980) is a retired Finnish football defender. Career He joined the team Bryne FK from Kongsvinger IL in 2006, and has also played for Kemin PS, KPT-85 and top-flight team VPS Vaasa in his home country. Nyberg ...

(born 1980), Finnish football defender *

Jaakko Ojaniemi Jaakko Ojaniemi (born 28 August 1980, in Peräseinäjoki) is a Finland, Finnish former decathlon, decathlete. After winning medals in junior level, he represented Finland several times in major athletics competitions. Since his retirement, he has ...

, Finnish sportsman * Jaakko Paavolainen (1927–2007), Finnish historian *

Jaakko Pakkasvirta Jaakko Juhani Pakkasvirta (28 November 1934 – 23 March 2018) was a Finnish film director and screenwriter.Jaakko Pellinen Jaakko Pellinen is a Finland, Finnish professional ice hockey Forward (ice hockey), forward who currently plays for Ilves of the SM-liiga. References

1988 births Living people Ice hockey people from Tampere Finnish ice hockey forwards Ilve ...

, Finnish professional ice hockey forward * Jaakko Pöyry, Finnish industrialist *

Jaakko Rissanen Jaakko Rissanen (born November 12, 1989) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Linköpings HC in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Playing career He previously played for KalPa and SaiPa in the Finnish Liiga. Fo ...

, Finnish professional ice hockey player * Jaakko Ryhänen (born 1946), Finnish opera singer * Jaakko Salo, Finnish composer *

Jaakko Salovaara Jaakko Salovaara (born 13 January 1975), better known by his stage name JS16, is a Finnish musician, DJ and record producer. He is best known for his work with Finnish hip hop group Bomfunk MC's, producing their most successful song "Freestyler ...

, Finnish musician * Jaakko Syrjä, (1926–2022), Finnish writer *

Jaakko Tallus Jaakko Tapio Tallus (born 23 February 1981 in Lieksa) is a nordic combined athlete from Finland who won gold (4 x 5 km team) and silver (15 km individual) medals at the 2002 Winter Olympics and a bronze (4 x 5 km team) medal at the ...

(born 1981), Nordic combined athlete from Finland and Olympic gold medallist * Jaakko Teppo, Finnish artist *

Jaakko Tähtinen Jaakko Tähtinen (1904–1970) was a Finnish architect based in Tampere, a large city in southern Finland. He established the Tähtinen architectural practice and designed both residential and commercial buildings in Tampere and also in other citi ...

, Finnish architect * Jaakko Turtiainen, Finnish professional ice hockey forward * Jaakko Valtanen (born 1925), Finnish general *

Jaakko Vuorinen Jaakko Vuorinen (25 July 1923 – 19 February 1982) was a Finnish fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1952 Summer Olympics The 1952 Summer Olympics ( fi, Kesäolympialaiset 1952; sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1952), officia ...

(1923–1982), Finnish Olympic fencer *

Jaakko Wallenius Jaakko J. Wallenius (January 30, 1958 – June 11, 2013) was a Finnish writer and journalist. Biography Jaakko Wallenius was born in Hämeenlinna in 1958. He taught himself to read in Finnish at the age of 6, and later learned German, Swedish, ...

(born 1958), Finnish writer and journalist

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