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 gothic Rock music, rock band The 69 Eyes. In their early years, the band's sound was closer to glam metal, ...

(born 1968), the lead vocalist for Finnish rock band ''The 69 Eyes'' * Jyrki Blom (born 1962), retired Finnish javelin thrower * Jyrki Hämäläinen (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 is the Capital city, capital and List of cities and towns in Russia by popula ...

(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 ...

(1945–2020), Finnish football coach *

Jyrki Järvi Jyrki Heikki Järvi (born 7 February 1966 in Helsinki) is a Finnish sailor and Olympic champion. Nicknamed "JJ", Järvi won a gold medal in the 49er Class with Thomas Johanson at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Sydney is the capital c ...

(born 1966), Finnish sailor and Olympic champion *

Jyrki Järvilehto Jyrki Juhani Järvilehto (; born 31 January 1966), commonly known as JJ Lehto, is a Finnish former racing driver and broadcaster, who competed in Formula One from to . In sportscar racing, Lehto won the American Le Mans Series in 2004 and is a ...

(born 1966), better known as "JJ Lehto", a Finnish race car driver * Jyrki Jokipakka (born 1991), Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman *

Jyrki Kähkönen Jyrki Kähkönen (born 5 June 1967) is a retired Finnish athlete who specialized in the 110 metres hurdles. He competed at the 1994 European Championships and the 1995 World Championships without reaching the final round. His personal best tim ...

(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 Parliament of Finland, Finnish Parliament, representing the Green League. Biography Kasvi held a Ph.D. in Engineering from the Helsin ...

(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 f ...

(born 1971), the Prime Minister of Finland, chairman of the country's National Coalition Party * Jyrki Kiiskinen (born 1963), Finnish writer, recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1993 * Jyrki Louhi, 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 seas ...

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

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

, operatic tenor from Finland *

Jyrki Otila Jyrki Ilari Otila (2 September 1941, in Helsinki – 14 April 2003, in Tampere) was a Finland, Finnish quiz show judge and a member of the European Parliament. Otila graduated as an economist. He became popular as the judge of several quiz shows o ...

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

Jyrki Parantainen Jyrki Parantainen (born 1962) is a Finnish photographer. Who's Who 2015, p. 667 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 ...

(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 awarded to top write ...

(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 FC Jukola. He is adept at playing as a striker, midfielder and defender. He has even played as a goalkeeper and saved a penalty (against Turun palloseura ...

(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 in S ...

(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 Liiga, colloquially ...

(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 The Parliament of Finland ( ; ) is the unicameral and supreme legislature of Finland, founded on 9 May 1906. In accordance ...

(1952–2021), 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 ''Mu ...

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