Toivo is a masculine

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a fa ...

most commonly found in Estonia and Finland and may refer to: * Andimba Toivo ya Toivo (1924–2017), Namibian politician and anti-Apartheid activist * Sigrid Elmblad (1860–1926), Swedish journalist, poet, translator and writer who wrote under the pseudonym Toivo * Toivo Aalto-Setälä (1896–1977), Finnish politician *

Toivo Aare Toivo Aare (20 April 1944 Nõva, Harju County – 9 April 1999 Tallinn) was an Estonian journalist.Eesti entsüklopeedia 14: Eesti elulood. Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus Estonian Encyclopaedia Publishers ( et, Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus) ...

(1944–1999), Estonian journalist *

Toivo Alavirta Toivo Villiam Alavirta (27 June 1890 - 23 June 1940; original surname ''Ahlström''; name as Soviet citizen ''Тойво Казимирович Алавирта'') was a Finland, Finnish journalist and politician. He was a member of the Parliamen ...

(1890–1940), Finnish journalist and politician *

Toivo Antikainen Toivo Antikainen (russian: То́йво А́нтикайнен, 8 June 1898 – 4 October 1941) was a Finnish-born communist and a military officer of the Soviet Red Army. He was one of the founders and leaders of the exile Communist Party of Finla ...

(1898–1941), Finnish communist and military officer *

Toivo Aro Toivo Nestori Aro (born Toivo Nestori Ahlstedt, 9 February 1887 – 8 October 1962) was a Finnish sportsleader and an aquatics athlete, who won 10 Finnish championships. Sports Olympics Aro was the Chef de Mission of Finland at the 1928 W ...

(1887–1962), Finnish diver and Olympic competitor * Toivo Aronen (1886–1973), Finnish politician *

Toivo Asmer Toivo Asmer (born 8 January 1947 in Oisu, Järva County, Estonia) is an Estonian entrepreneur, former racing driver, motorsports promoter, musician and politician. From 1999 until 2003, he was Minister of Regional Affairs of the Republic of Eston ...

(born 1947), Estonian racing driver, motorsports promoter, musician and politician * Toivo Haapanen (1889–1950), conductor and music scholar *

Toivo Halonen Toivo Juhana Halonen (7 July 1893 – 29 October 1984) was a Finland, Finnish smallholding, smallholder and politician. He was born in Sääminki. He was imprisoned in 1918 for having sided with the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic, Reds during ...

(1893–1984), Finnish politician *

Toivo Harjunpää Kalle Toivo Immanuel Harjunpää (; 2 June 1910 – 21 September 1995) was a Finnish-American Lutheran priest and professor. Background Harjunpää was born in Rauma, Finland. Harjunpää was ordained to the priesthood 18 February 1936 in Tur ...

(1910–1995), Finnish-born American Lutheran priest and professor * Toivo Horelli (1888–1975), Finnish politician *

Toivo Hörkkö Toivo Hörkkö (23 October 1898 – 18 December 1975) was a Finnish cyclist. He competed in two events at the 1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympi ...

(1898–1975), Finnish cyclist and Olympic competitor * Toivo Hyytiäinen (1925–1978), Finnish athlete, javelin thrower and Olympic medalist *

Toivo Ikonen Pekka Toivo Ikonen (15 January 1891, in Jääski – 11 June 1976) was a Finnish farmer, bank director and politician. He served as Deputy Minister of Agriculture from 4 January 1941 to 5 March 1943, Deputy Minister of People's Service from 13 Nov ...

(1891–1976), Finnish politician *

Toivo Jaatinen Toivo Jaatinen (August 1, 1926 in Sortavala – November 14, 2017 in Nurmijärvi) was a Finnish sculptor, recipient of the prestigious Saltus Award in 2002. Jaatinen studied visual arts at Helsinki Central School of Art and Design and the Academ ...

(born 1926), Finnish sculptor *

Toivo Jürgenson Toivo Jürgenson (born 28 August 1957 in Tallinn) is an Estonian engineer, entrepreneur and politician. He was a member of the VII, VIII and IX Riigikogu, representing the Pro Patria Union The Pro Patria Union ( et, Isamaaliit, meaning literal ...

(born 1957), Estonian engineer, entrepreneur and politician * Toivo Kärki (1915–1992), Finnish composer, musician, music producer and arranger * Toivo Kinnunen (1905–1977), Finnish politician * Toivo Mikael Kivimäki (1886–1968), Finnish ambassador, professor, politician and former Prime Minister of Finland * Toivo Koljonen (1912–1943), Finnish criminal, last Finn executed for a civilian crime * Toivo Kujala (1894–1959), Finnish politician * Toivo Kuula (1883–1918), Finnish conductor and composer * Toivo Hjalmar Långström (1889–1983), Finnish politician and trade union activist * Toivo Loukola (1902–1984), Finnish athlete, runner and Olympic medalist * Toivo Maimets (born 1957), Estonian biologist and politician * Toivo Mäkelä (1909–1979), Finnish film actor *

Toivo Ndjebela Toivo Ndjebela is a Namibian journalist and the editor-in-chief of the ''Namibian Sun'' daily. He also worked as managing editor of the state-owned '' New Era'' newspaper. Ndjebela holds a Bachelor degree in media studies from the University of N ...

(born ????), Namibian journalist and newspaper editor *

Toivo Oikarinen Toivo Oikarinen (16 April 1924 – 4 May 2003)Vesa-Matti Peltola: Yhtä ja toista Urheilukunniamme puolustajista, part 34. Urheilutietäjän kesä, 2019, pg. 46. was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1950s. He finished tenth in ...

(born 1924), Finnish cross country skier and Olympic competitor *

Toivo Ovaska Toivo Johannes Ovaska (18 December 1899 – 3 January 1966) was a Finnish speed skater who competed in the 1928 Winter Olympics. He was born in Ruskeala, Karelia and died in Helsinki. In 1928 he finished eleventh in the 500 metres event and 15 ...

(1899–1966), Finnish speed skater and Olympic competitor *

Toivo Paloposki Toivo Johannes Paloposki (3 April 1928 in Terijoki – 24 January 1991 in Kirkkonummi) was a Finnish archivist and historian. Paloposki focused on Finland's 18th-century history and treated also economic-historical issues. Amongst his works are ...

(1928–1991), Finnish archivist and historian * Toivo Pawlo (1917–1979), Swedish film actor *

Toivo Pohjala Toivo Pohjala (1 February 1888 – 23 August 1969) was a Finnish wrestler and harness racing driver. Wrestling Pohjala competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics, where he placed 7th in freestyle heavyweight event. He won a bronze medal in the ...

(1888–1969), Finnish wrestler and Olympic competitor * Ivo Reingoldt (1906–1941), Finnish swimmer and Olympic competitor *

Toivo Salonen Toivo Kostia Salonen (21 May 1933 – 28 October 2019) was a former speed skater from Finland. He was born in Pälkäne. Medals Toivo Salonen had most of his successes on a national level, becoming Finnish Allround Champion in 1954, 1956, 19 ...

(born 1933), Finnish speed skater and Olympic medalist * Toivo Särkkä (1890–1975), Finnish film producer and director * Toivo Sukari (born 1954), Finnish businessman *

Toivo Suursoo Toivo Suursoo (born 13 November 1975) is an Estonian ice hockey coach and former professional player. Suursoo was selected by the Detroit Red Wings with the 283rd overall pick in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the first player born in Estoni ...

(born 1975), Estonian ice hockey player *

Toivo Tikkanen Toivo Robert Tikkanen (15 April 1888 – 1 June 1947) was a Finnish sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Rome, Italy and died in Helsinki Helsinki ( or ; ; sv, Hels ...

(1888–1947), Finnish architect, sport shooter and Olympic medalist *

Toivo Tootsen Toivo Tootsen (born 17 June 1943 in Rõuge) is an Estonian journalist, writer and politician. He has been member of IX, X and XI Riigikogu. He is a member of Estonian Centre Party. His brother was journalist and politician Ülo Tootsen Ülo T ...

(born 1943), Estonian journalist, writer and politician *

Toivo Uustalo Toivo Uustalo (born 23 August 1946 Puka) is an Estonian politician. He was a member of VII Riigikogu. References Living people 1946 births Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995 People from Otepää Parish {{Estonia-bio-stub ...

(born 1946), Estonian politician *

Toivo Vähä Toivo Juhonpoika Vähä (russian: То́йво Ю́хонпойка Вя́хя, also known as Ivan Mikhailovich Petrov, Russian: Иван Михайлович Петров, 12 April 1901 – 18 June 1984) was a Finnish born Soviet colonel of the ...

(1901–1984), Finnish-born colonel of the KGB *

Toivo Vaikvee Toivo Vaikvee (born 7 June 1947 in Esbjerg, Denmark) is a former New Zealand cricketer who played for Wellington in the Plunket Shield and Shell Trophy during the 1970s. After attending Palmerston North Boys' High School, where he captained t ...

(born 1947), Danish-born New Zealand cricketer

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