Jussi () is a male

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. In Finnish originally it is short for Juhani or

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, Finnish for Johannes/ John, but is also recognized as a name in its own right for official purposes. It can also be short for Justus, or a Finnish form of Justin.

Notable people with the name

Jussi 69 Jussi Heikki Tapio Vuori (born 11 July 1972), better known as Jussi 69, is the drummer for the Finnish rock band The 69 Eyes. He is best known for his flamboyant playing style; his kit is set up low to allow for the maximum exposure of his on ...

(1972), drummer of

The 69 Eyes The 69 Eyes are a Finnish rock band. It was founded in 1989 in Helsinki by vocalist Jyrki 69 (who also writes the band's lyrics), guitarists Bazie, Timo-Timo and bassist Archzie, joined in 1992 by drummer Jussi 69; the lineup never changed sin ...

* Jussi Adler-Olsen (1950), Danish writer * Jussi Björling (1911–1960), Swedish tenor *

Jussi Chydenius Jussi Chydenius (born 30 December 1972) is a Finnish musician and composer. He is best known for singing bass in the vocal ensemble Rajaton. He is the son of composer Kaj Chydenius and director Kaisa Korhonen. His brother is music producer Ka ...

(1972), Finnish musician * Jussi Halla-aho (1971) Finnish Slavic linguist, blogger and a politician. *

Jussi Hautamäki Jussi Hautamäki (born 20 April 1979) is a Finnish former ski jumper. Career World Cup Hautamäki's career began in the 1995 Alpine Skiing World Cup on 30 December 1995 in Oberstdorf, where he finished 39th. He earned his first World Cup podium ...

(1979), Finnish ski jumper *

Jussi Jokinen Jussi Petteri Jokinen (born April 1, 1983) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey forward. After playing in his native Finland with Oulun Kärpät of the Liiga he was drafted by the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Dallas Stars in 2001 in the ...

(1983), Finnish ice hockey player * Jussi Jääskeläinen (1975), Finnish

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player *

Jussi Järventaus Jussi Järventaus (born 7 July 1951) is a Finnish politician who served as the minister of justice and was the long term chairman of the Finnish Enterprises Federation. Biography Järventaus was born in Helsinki on 7 July 1951. In 1996 he became t ...

(born 1951), Finnish politician *

Jussi Kurikkala Juho "Jussi" Kurikkala (12 August 1912 – 10 March 1951) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s. He was born in Kalajoki, and won three medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a silver in the 4 × 1 ...

(1912–1951), Finnish cross-country skier * Jussi Kujala (1983), Finnish football player * Jussi Lampi (1961), Finnish musician * Jussi Markkanen (1975), Finnish ice hockey player * Jussi Mäkilä (1974), Finnish cyclist *

Jussi Pajunen Jussi Ilmari Pajunen (born 5 September 1954 in Helsinki) is a Finnish politician of the National Coalition Party and former city manager of Helsinki. Prior to this appointment, Pajunen served as a member of the City Council in 1997–2005, and b ...

(1954), mayor of Helsinki * Jussi Sydänmaa (1973), guitarist of the band Lordi * Jussi Timonen (1983), Finnish ice hockey player * Jussi "Juba" Tuomola (1965), Finnish cartoonist * Jussi Veikkanen (1981), Finnish cyclist * Jussi Wickström (1983), guitarist of

Turisas Turisas is a Finnish metal band from Hämeenlinna. They were founded in 1997 by Mathias Nygård and Jussi Wickström, and named after an ancient Finnish god of war. Turisas are a folk metal band, incorporating elements of power metal and symp ...

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