Jaakko is a

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first name, etymologically rooted in the Biblical names

Jacob Jacob (; ; ar, يَعْقُوب, Yaʿqūb; gr, Ἰακώβ, Iakṓb), later given the name Israel, is regarded as a patriarch of the Israelites and is an important figure in Abrahamic religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. ...

or James. The

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of Jaakko in the Finnish calendar is July 25. Jaakko may refer to: *

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s who are in English named ''James'' are in Finnish named ''Jaakko'' *

Jakob De la Gardie Field Marshal and Count Jacob Pontusson De la Gardie ( Reval, 20 June 1583 – Stockholm, 22 August 1652) was a statesman and a soldier of the Swedish Empire, and a Marshal from 1620 onward. He was Privy Councilor from 1613 onward, Govern ...

in Finnish "Laiska-Jaakko" ("Jakob the lazy"), a Swedish count; nowadays ''laiskajaakko'' is the synonym for a lazy person *

Jaakko Taneli Autere Jaakko is a Finnish male first name, etymologically rooted in the Biblical names Jacob or James. The name day of Jaakko in the Finnish calendar is July 25. Jaakko may refer to: * Kings who are in English named ''James'' are in Finnish named ' ...

, Finnish ballet dancer *

Jaakko Blomberg Jaakko Pekka Blomberg (born 26 April 1942 Helsinki) is a Finnish diplomat. Blomberg studied philosophy and sociology at the University of Helsinki 1962–1967 and at Brandeis University in the United States from 1968 to 1969. He graduated in Li ...

(born 1942), Finnish diplomat * Jaakko Elenius, Finnish editor-in-chief and a theologian * Jaakko Forsman (1839–1899), Finnish jurist and politician, leading activist of the Fennoman movement * Jaakko Haavio, Finnish writer and a priest *

Jaakko Hallama Eino Jaakko Untamo Hallama (until 1934 ''Airaksinen''; 28 March 1917 Kuopio – 11 February 1996 Helsinki) was a Finnish diplomat and a longtime Ambassador of Finland to Moscow, who served as minister for foreign affairs in the Lehto caretaker g ...

(born 1917), Finnish former Foreign Ministry official * Jaakko Heinimäki, Finnish writer and a priest *

Jaakko Hintikka Kaarlo Jaakko Juhani Hintikka (12 January 1929 – 12 August 2015) was a Finnish philosopher and logician. Life and career Hintikka was born in Helsingin maalaiskunta (now Vantaa). In 1953, he received his doctorate from the University of Hel ...

, Finnish philosopher * Jaakko Hämeen-Anttila, Finnish professor in Arabian language and Islam *

Jaakko Ihamuotila Jaakko Ihamuotila (born 15 November 1939) is a retired Finnish business executive known for his senior roles in some of Finland's largest corporations, including as the CEO of Valmet and long-serving President and Chairman of Neste. He has bee ...

(born 1939), Finnish business executive *

Jaakko Ilkka Jaakko Pentinpoika Ilkka (1550s, Ilmajoki – late January, 1597, Isokyrö) was a wealthy Ostrobothnian landowner and leader of the Cudgel War, a 16th-century Finnish peasant revolt against Swedish rule. Life Early years Ilkka's father, Pen ...

, Finnish rebel * Jaakko Itälä, Finnish politician *

Jaakko Jonkka Jaakko Ilari Jonkka (12 February 1953 – 4 January 2022) was a Finnish jurist and the Chancellor of Justice of Finland from 2007 to 2017. He was preceded by Paavo Nikula and succeeded by Tuomas Pöysti. Jonkka was an attorney, and worked prev ...

(born 1953), Chancellor of Justice of Finland (from July 2007) *

Jaakko Kalela Jaakko Kalela (born 24 January 1944, in Helsinki) is a Finnish civil servant and ambassador. He worked for 33 years as Assistant to the President of the Republic (first Foreign Policy Adviser, later Permanent Secretary) and moved as Ambassador t ...

(born 1944), Finnish civil servant and diplomat *

Jaakko Kolmonen Jaakko Kolmonen (May 2, 1941 – September 3, 2016) was a Finnish chef. He worked since 1962 as a cooking teacher in several vocational schools and was known for his many television cooking-themed programs on YLE TV2 Yle TV2 ( fi, Yle TV Kaks ...

(born 1941), Finnish chef *

Jaakko Kivi Jaakko is a Finnish male first name, etymologically rooted in the Biblical names Jacob or James. The name day of Jaakko in the Finnish calendar is July 25. Jaakko may refer to: *Kings who are in English named ''James'' are in Finnish named ''Jaakk ...

, Finnish politician *

Jaakko Kuusisto Jaakko Ilkka Kuusisto (17 January 1974 – 23 February 2022) was a Finnish violinist, composer, and conductor. Education After initial studies under Géza Szilvay and , Kuusisto went on to win the 1989 , place 4th in the International Jean Si ...

(1974—2022), Finnish violinist, conductor and composer *

Jaakko Laajava Jaakko Tapani Laajava (born 23 June 1947 in Joensuu) has served as Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs for Finland from 1 April 2010. Prior to that, he served as Ambassador to the United Kingdom in 2005 ...

(born 1947), Finnish Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Security Policy *

Jaakko Laakso Jaakko Tapani Laakso (born 20 May 1948 in Turku) is a Finnish leftwing politician and member of Parliament between 1991 and 2011, representing Left Alliance. He is a former member of the Communist Party of Finland. Laakso graduated from Univer ...

, Finnish politician *

Jaakko Lepola Jaakko Lepola (born 14 March 1990) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Career After his contract with FC Honka expired after the 2011 season, he signed a 1+1 year contract with FC Lahti On 29 May 2019, Lepola was l ...

(born 1990), Finnish football player *

Jaakko Löytty Jaakko Löytty (born 1955, Finland) is one of the most significant Finnish gospel musicians. Löytty spent much of his youth, 12 years, in Namibia, where his parents, Seppo Löytty and Kirsti Löytty worked as missionaries with the Finnish ...

, Finnish gospel musician *

Jaakko Mäntyjärvi Jaakko Mäntyjärvi (born 1963) is a Finnish composer of classical music, and a professional translator. Early life Mäntyjärvi was born in Turku. He studied musicology, English philology and linguistics at the University of Helsinki, graduatin ...

(born 1963), Finnish composer of classical music, professional translator *

Jaakko Mattila Jaakko Antti Mattila (born 30 July 1976) is a Finnish abstract painter. Mattila was born in Oulu, and graduated from The Surrey Institute of Art & Design University College in 2001. Since then his works have been displayed in Finland, the Uni ...

(born 1976), Finnish painter * Jaakko Nyberg (born 1980), Finnish football defender * Jaakko Ojaniemi, Finnish sportsman *

Jaakko Paavolainen Jaakko Paavolainen (23 July 1926, Kanneljärvi – 30 October 2007, Helsinki), was a Finnish historian, PhD 1966. He became professor in history at the University of Turku 1986–1989. Jaakko Paavolainen published his much noticed results abou ...

(1927–2007), Finnish historian *

Jaakko Pakkasvirta Jaakko Juhani Pakkasvirta (28 November 1934 – 23 March 2018) was a Finnish film director and screenwriter.Jaakko Pellinen, Finnish professional ice hockey forward * Jaakko Pöyry, Finnish industrialist *

Jaakko Rissanen Jaakko Rissanen (born November 12, 1989) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Linköpings HC in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Playing career He previously played for KalPa and SaiPa in the Finnish Liiga. Follow ...

, Finnish professional ice hockey player *

Jaakko Ryhänen Jaakko Ryhänen (born 2 December 1946) is a Finnish opera singer (bass) and voice pedagog. Ryhänen initially trained as a primary school teacher. He later studied singing at the Sibelius Academy under Matti Lehtinen and Jolanda di Maria Pe ...

(born 1946), Finnish opera singer * Jaakko Salo, Finnish composer *

Jaakko Salovaara Jaakko Salovaara (born 13 January 1975), better known by his stage name JS16, is a Finnish musician, DJ and record producer. He is best known for his work with Finnish hip hop group Bomfunk MC's, producing their most successful song "Freestyl ...

, Finnish musician *

Jaakko Syrjä Jaakko Syrjä (7 March 1926 – 22 May 2022) was a Finnish writer. He served as the president of the Union of Finnish Writers from 1975 to 1980. Biography Syrjä was born in Pälkäne, the son of Martta née Niemiö and Juho Nestori Syrjä, ...

, (1926–2022), Finnish writer * Jaakko Tallus (born 1981), Nordic combined athlete from Finland and Olympic gold medallist *

Jaakko Teppo Jaakko is a Finnish male first name, etymologically rooted in the Biblical names Jacob or James. The name day of Jaakko in the Finnish calendar is July 25. Jaakko may refer to: * Kings who are in English named ''James'' are in Finnish named ' ...

, Finnish artist *

Jaakko Tähtinen Jaakko Tähtinen (1904–1970) was a Finnish architect based in Tampere, a large city in southern Finland. He established the Tähtinen architectural practice and designed both residential and commercial buildings in Tampere and also in other citi ...

, Finnish architect *

Jaakko Turtiainen Jaakko Turtiainen (born March 5, 1991) is a Finns, Finnish professional ice hockey Forward (ice hockey), forward who currently plays for KS Cracovia (ice hockey), KS Cracovia of the Polska Hokej Liga. Turtiainen previously played in Liiga ...

, Finnish professional ice hockey forward *

Jaakko Valtanen Jaakko Valtanen (born 9 February 1925) is a Finnish general. He is the former Chief of Defence The chief of defence (or head of defence) is the highest ranked commissioned officer of a nation's armed forces. The acronym CHOD is in common use wi ...

(born 1925), Finnish general *

Jaakko Vuorinen Jaakko Vuorinen (25 July 1923 – 19 February 1982) was a Finnish fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1952 Summer Olympics The 1952 Summer Olympics ( fi, Kesäolympialaiset 1952; sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1952), officia ...

(1923–1982), Finnish Olympic fencer * Jaakko Wallenius (born 1958), Finnish writer and journalist