Jyrki is a Finnish masculine given name and may refer to:

People

Jyrki 69 Jyrki Pekka Emil Linnankivi (born 15 October 1968), known professionally as Jyrki 69, is a Finnish singer who is the lead vocalist of the rock band The 69 Eyes. In their early years, the band's sound was closer to glam metal, but since the albu ...

(born 1968), the lead vocalist for Finnish rock band ''The 69 Eyes'' * Jyrki Blom (born 1962), retired Finnish javelin thrower *

Jyrki Hämäläinen Jyrki Hämäläinen (27 July 1942 Tampere, Finland - 18 March 2008) was a Finnish magazine editor who also authored several biographies of prominent figures in Finnish pop culture. Hämäläinen was the former editor of '' Suosikki'', a magazine ...

(1942–2008), Finnish magazine editor *

Jyrki Hakala Jyrki Sakari Hakala (born September 18, 1960 in Tampere) is a Finnish sprint canoer who competed in the early 1980s. At the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow Moscow ( , US chiefly ; rus, links=no, Москва, r=Moskva, p=mɐskˈva, a=Мо� ...

(born 1960), Finnish sprint canoeist *

Jyrki Heliskoski Jyrki Antero ("Jyrä") Heliskoski (September 28, 1945 – December 28, 2020) was a Finnish people, Finnish football (soccer), football coach (sport), coach. Heliskoski worked briefly as the head coach of the Finland national football team, Finland ...

(born 1945), Finnish football coach * Jyrki Järvi (born 1966), Finnish sailor and Olympic champion * Jyrki Järvilehto (born 1966), better known as "JJ Lehto", a Finnish race car driver *

Jyrki Jokipakka Jyrki Jokipakka ( , born 20 August 1991) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who is under contract to Ilves of the Liiga. He was selected by the Dallas Stars in the seventh round (195th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Playing c ...

(born 1991), Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman * Jyrki Kähkönen (born 1967), retired Finnish athlete (110 metres hurdles) *

Jyrki Kasvi Jyrki Jouko Juhani Kasvi (6 January 1964 – 16 November 2021) was a Finnish politician, and a member of the Finnish Parliament, representing the Green League. Biography Kasvi held a Ph.D. in Engineering from the Helsinki University of Techno ...

(born 1964), Finnish politician *

Jyrki Katainen Jyrki Tapani Katainen (born 14 October 1971) is a Finnish politician who served as the European Commission's Vice-President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness from 2014 until 2019. Katainen was previously Prime Minister of Finland fr ...

(born 1971), the Prime Minister of Finland, chairman of the country's National Coalition Party *

Jyrki Kiiskinen Jyrki Kiiskinen (born 1963) is a Finnish poet and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize The Eino Leino Prize is an annual prize award to top writers in Finland since 1956, with particular emphasis on poets. It is named after Eino Leino, a pioneer of ...

(born 1963), Finnish writer, recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1993 *

Jyrki Louhi Jyrki Louhi is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey forward who played for HPK and Jokerit in the SM-liiga The SM-liiga (marketed as just Liiga from 2013 on), (Finnish for ''League'') colloquially called the Finnish Elite League in Engli ...

, Finnish professional ice hockey forward *

Jyrki Lumme Jyrki Olavi Lumme (born July 16, 1966) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and SM-liiga. After beginning his career in Finland, playing with Ilves Tampere for three season ...

(born 1966), retired Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman *

Jyrki Niskanen Jyrki Niskanen (born 12 February 1956 in Helsinki) is an operatic tenor from Finland. Niskanen started his musical career as an entertainment musician, playing piano, keyboard and accordion, accompanying many of the well-known Finnish artists of ...

, operatic tenor from Finland *

Jyrki Otila Jyrki Ilari Otila (2 September 1941, in Helsinki – 14 April 2003, in Tampere) was a Finnish quiz show judge and a member of the European Parliament. Otila graduated as an economist An economist is a professional and practitioner in the soc ...

(1941–2003), Finnish quiz show judge, Member of the European Parliament *

Jyrki Parantainen Jyrki Parantainen (born 1962) is a Finnish photographer. Life and work Parantainen was born in Tampere, Finland, and lives in Helsinki. He is part of The Helsinki School. Since autumn 2006, Parantainen has been working as a professor for photogra ...

(born 1962), Finnish photographer *

Jyrki Pellinen Jyrki Pellinen (born May 16, 1940, in Helsinki) is a Finnish writer, poet and visual artist. He has published over 50 fiction books, and was the 1988 recipient of the Eino Leino Prize The Eino Leino Prize is an annual prize award to top writers ...

(born 1940), Finnish writer and visual artist *

Jyrki Ponsiluoma Jyrki Tapani Ponsiluoma (born 5 December 1966) is a Swedish cross-country skier, born in Kurikka, Finland, who competed from 1989 to 1995. He finished eighth in the 30 km event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville. Career Ponsiluoma' ...

(born 1966), Swedish cross country skier *

Jyrki Saranpää Jyrki Saranpää (born 30 August 1983) is a Finnish football player who plays for Veikkausliiga side Vaasan Palloseura. He is adept at playing as a striker, midfielder and defender, making him a valuable asset to his squad. He has even played as ...

(born 1983), Finnish football player *

Jyrki Seppä Jyrki Seppä (born 14 November 1961 in Tampere, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. Playing career Pre-NHL career Jyrki Seppä started his active career in 1979, when he played for Tampere Ilves i ...

(born 1961), professional ice hockey player *

Jyrki Välivaara Jyrki Välivaara (born May 30, 1976) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for Metallurg Novokuznetsk in the Kontinental Hockey League. In the past he played for JYP of the SM-liiga The SM-liiga (marketed as ...

(born 1976), Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman *

Jyrki Yrttiaho Jyrki Valto Yrttiaho (4 May 1952 – 17 February 2021) was a Finnish politician and member of the Finnish Parliament, representing the Left Alliance. He was born in Pelkosenniemi Pelkosenniemi ( smn, Pelkosnjargâ) is a municipality of Finland. ...

(born 1952), Finnish politician, member of the Finnish Parliament

Other

Jyrki (TV show) ''Jyrki'' (sometimes stylised as ''JYRK:.'') is a Finnish music television program that aired on the MTV3 channel from 1995 to 2001. It was an afternoon program about popular music for youths. The idea for the program came from the Canadian '' Much ...

, Finnish TV show about popular music {{given name Finnish masculine given names