Jukka () is a common Finnish

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for males.

History

Jukka is an old variant of the name Johannes, a biblical name spread over to Finland through

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with the introduction of Christianity. Jukka remained a nickname for people registered by authorities as Johan, Johannes, Juho etc., and did not appear in official records until the late 19th century.Th
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in 1950, and its name day is June 24, also the name day of Johannes and other variants, and the traditional midsummer day, or ''Juhannus''.

Popularity

The name Jukka enjoyed the highest popularity in the years 1960–1979, though it was much used during the previous two decades as well. The 1980s and 1990s saw a marked decline in the name's popularity, and in recent years not many children have been named Jukka.Th
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Population Register Centre of Finland

As surname

Jukka is also a Finnish surname of

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n origin, derived from the forename, and as of 5 February 2007 it is held by 201 Finnish citizens.

Notable Jukkas

A list of notable holders of the name Jukka: * (born 1951), organist in the progressive rock band Wigwam *

Jukka Hentunen Jukka Mika Petteri Hentunen (born May 3, 1974) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey forward, who last played with KalPa of the SM-liiga in the 2012–13 season. Playing career Hentunen played with HPK of the SM-liiga when he was drafted ...

(born 1974), ice hockey player *

Jukka Hilden Jukka () is a common Finnish given name for males. History Jukka is an old variant of the name Johannes, a biblical name spread over to Finland through Sweden with the introduction of Christianity. Jukka remained a nickname for people registere ...

(born 1980), one of

The Dudesons The Dudesons ( fi, Duudsonit) are a Finnish entertainment group. They are best known for their TV shows and live performances, which are a combination of stunts and comedy. Their early TV shows were similar to '' Jackass''. Starting their televi ...

Jukka Jalonen Jukka Pertti Juhani Jalonen (born November 2, 1962 in Riihimäki, Finland) is a Finland, Finnish professional ice hockey coach (sport), coach and former player. In 2011 IIHF World Championship, 2011, 2019 IIHF World Champion ...

(born 1962), ice hockey

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* Jukka Jokikokko (born 1970), bassist in

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and studio engineer *

Jukka Kajava Jukka Kajava (February 25, 1943, Oulu – May 16, 2005, Berlin) was one of the most well known Finnish theatre and television critics. Kajava worked for Helsingin Sanomat beginning in 1967, joining the paper's permanent staff in 1978. In additi ...

(1942–2005), journalist and critic * Jukka "J." Karjalainen (born 1957), musician *

Jukka Keskisalo Jukka Pekka Sakari Keskisalo (born 27 March 1981) is a Finnish athlete competing in 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m. He won the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2006 European Championships in Athletics in Gothenburg and was also an Olympian in 2012. B ...

(born 1981), steeplechaser * (born 1952), non-fiction author *

Jukka Korpela Jukka () is a common Finnish given name for males. History Jukka is an old variant of the name Johannes, a biblical name spread over to Finland through Sweden with the introduction of Christianity. Jukka remained a nickname for people registered ...

(born 1957), professor, historian *

Jukka Koskinen Jukka Koskinen is a Finnish musician, who is the bassist for the Finnish band Wintersun. He was also the bassist for Norther from 2000 until their disbandment in 2012, for Amberian Dawn from 2010 until 2013, for Cain's Offering from 2009 until ...

(born 1981), bassist of Wintersun *

Jukka Kuoppamäki Jukka Kuoppamäki (b. 1 September 1942, Helsinki) is a Finnish singer, songwriter and priest for The Christian Community in Germany. He visits his summer house in Finland every year. He is one of the most prolific Finnish popular singer-songwrit ...

(born 1942), musician *

Jukka Laaksonen Jukka Laaksonen (born 15 July 1958, in Helsinki) is a Finnish comedian, impressionist and compere. For most of the public he is familiar as one of the regular competitors in popular YLE TV2 sports quiz show ''Se on siinä''. In the show he often ...

(born 1958), impressionist *

Jukka Lehtovaara Jukka Lehtovaara (born 15 March 1988) is a Finnish retired football goalkeeper. Club career He made his debut in 2006. During the 2007 Lehtovaara gained his place as the starting goalie for the team. After the season, he was nominated as the go ...

(born 1988), football goalkeeper *

Jukka Lewis Jukka () is a common Finnish given name for males. History Jukka is an old variant of the name Johannes, a biblical name spread over to Finland through Sweden with the introduction of Christianity. Jukka remained a nickname for people registered ...

(born 1963), bassist in Yö *

Jukka Mikkola Jukka Mikkola (3 July 1943 – 23 March 2018) was a Finnish politician from the Social Democratic Party. He was a lawyer and has the title Master of Laws. Although born in Vampula, Mikkola has participated in politics in Turku. He was member of ...

(born 1943), politician * Jukka "Sir Christus" Mikkonen (born 1979), guitarist in Negative * Jukka Nevalainen (born 1978), former

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of the

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band

Nightwish Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former lead singer Tarja Turunen. The band soon picked up drummer Jukka Neva ...

Jukka Orma Jukka () is a common Finnish given name for males. History Jukka is an old variant of the name Johannes, a biblical name spread over to Finland through Sweden with the introduction of Christianity. Jukka remained a nickname for people registered ...

(born 1956), guitarist in

Sielun Veljet Sielun Veljet () was a Finnish rock band of the 1980s. They were formed soon after the disbanding of Hassisen Kone by its former frontman Ismo Alanko. Sielun Veljet never achieved the fame or the record sales figures of Hassisen Kone, but they ...

* Jukka Paarma (born 1942),

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of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland * Jukka Parkkinen (born 1948), author * Jukka Perko (born 1968), jazz saxophonist * Jukka Puotila (born 1955), actor, comedian, and impressionist *

Jukka Raitala Jukka Raitala (born 15 September 1988) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays for Veikkausliiga club HJK. He usually plays as a left back in both his club side and the national team but can also operate as a right back or a central def ...

(born 1988), football player * Jukka Rasila (born 1969), actor * Jukka Rauhala (born 1959), freestyle wrestling Olympic medalist * Jukka Reverberi (born 1979), Italian singer of the group

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* Jukka "Jukka Poika" Rousu (born 1981), reggae musician * Jukka Rintala (born 1952), fashion designer *

Jukka Rislakki Jukka Rislakki (1945 in Kuusankoski, Finland) is a Finnish journalist, non-fiction writer, and political cartoonist who has published a number of books, mostly on recent history of Finland, the Baltic states, and books on intelligence activiti ...

(born 1945), journalist and author * Jukka-Pekka Saraste (born 1956), conductor and violinist *

Jukka Sipilä Jukka Sipilä (12 May 1936, Kivijärvi – 7 August 2004, Helsinki, Finland) was a prolific Finland, Finnish actor and television director. He began acting in film in the 1960s and took up TV directing shortly in the early 1970s before concentrat ...

(1936–2004), actor *

Jukka Takalo Jukka () is a common Finnish given name for males. History Jukka is an old variant of the name Johannes, a biblical name spread over to Finland through Sweden with the introduction of Christianity. Jukka remained a nickname for people registere ...

, musician * Jukka Tilsa (born 1961), cartoonist * Jukka Toijala (born 1972), basketball coach and former player *

Jukka Toivola Jukka Olavi Toivola (7 September 1949 – 27 May 2011) was a male long-distance runner and teacher of chemistry from Finland. Born in Liperi, North Karelia, Toivola represented his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in the men's marathon, ...

(born 1949), long-distance runner *

Jukka Tolonen Jukka Jorma Tolonen (born 16 April 1952) is a Finnish jazz guitarist.Lönnqvist, Niclas.Jukka Tolonen är musikern av Guds nåde (in Swedish), Hufvudstadsbladet, August 3, 2018. Tolonen became famous as guitarist for the progressive rock band T ...

(born 1952), guitar virtuoso * Jukka Virtanen (born 1933), author, actor, director, journalist, media person * Jukka Virtanen (born 1959), ice hockey player

Fictional Jukkas

*Jörö-Jukka, Finnish name of the German Struwwelpeter character *Unijukka, a Finnish name of the Sandman *Jukka Sarasti, a vampire in the novel Blindsight

Other uses

*''jukkapalmu'', Finnish name of the common houseplant ''

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'' *''tiskijukka'', Finnish word for disc jockey with a nonsensical literal meaning, much less frequently used than ''DJ'' or ''deejii'', or ''deejay'' by the English pronunciation

Notes

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