Antti Aarne
Finnish folklorist (1867-1925)
1867 — 1925
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish folklorist (1867-1925)
Born
December 5, 1867
Died
1925 (age ~58)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
university teacher, fairy tale scholar, folklorist
Grand Duchy of FinlandBorn in PoriDied in Helsinki
1867
Born in Pori (1867-12-05)
1925
Died in Helsinki
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Antti Aarne?+
Antti Amatus Aarne was a Finnish folklorist.
What does the name Antti mean?+
The name Antti means "a male given name. Etymology: A vernacular form of Andreas (like Antero), perhaps via Ante. Cognate with Andrew. Occasionally also derived from Anthony.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Antti Aarne born?+
Antti Aarne was born on December 5, 1867.
When did Antti Aarne die?+
Antti Aarne died in 1925, at approximately 58 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: A vernacular form of Andreas (like Antero), perhaps via Ante. Cognate with Andrew. Occasionally also derived from Anthony.
The name Antti is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: A vernacular form of Andreas (like Antero), perhaps via Ante. Cognate with Andrew. Occasionally also derived from Anthony.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Antti
Antti — December 5, 1867
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Legend.
— anon
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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