Kanerva is a Finnish surname which is also used as a unisex given name.
Notable people with the surname include:
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Emma Kanerva (born 1985), Finnish dressage rider
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Ilkka Kanerva (1948–2022), Finnish politician
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Janne Kanerva
Janne Nikodemus Kanerva (born in Kankaanpää) is a Finnish male weightlifter, competing in the 105 kg category and representing Finland at international competitions. He participated at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the 90 kg event and at ...
(born 1970), Finnish weightlifter
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Markku Kanerva
Markku Tapio Kanerva (born 24 May 1964) is a Finnish football manager, former player and elementary school teacher. He is the current manager of the Finnish national team.
Playing career
Kanerva, who is known by the nickname ''"Rive"'', was bo ...
(born 1964), Finnish football manager and former player
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Pentti Kanerva, American neuroscientist
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Silja Kanerva (born 1985), Finnish sailor
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William Kanerva
Yrjö William Kanerva (26 November 1902 – 10 October 1956) was a Finnish international footballer who earned 51 caps at international level between 1922 and 1938, scoring 13 goals. Kanerva played club football for HJK and HPS, and he compete ...
(1902–1956), Finnish football player
See also
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Kanervo Kanervo is a Finnish surname. Notable people with this surname include:
* Antti Kanervo (born 1989), Finnish basketball player
* Jussi Kanervo
Jussi Aleksi Samuli Kanervo (born 1 February 1993) is a Finnish hurdler. He won silver in the 400 m hu ...
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Finnish-language surnames
Finnish feminine given names
Finnish masculine given names
Masculine given names