Antti Tuuri
Finnish writer
1944 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish writer
Born
October 1, 1944
Age
~82 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, screenwriter, translator
FinlandBorn in Kauhava
1944
Born in Kauhava (1944-10-01)
1983
AwardThanks for the Book Award
1985
AwardNordic Council Literature Prize
1985
AwardPro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
1993
AwardKnights of the Order of the Falcon
1993
AwardMedal for Military Merits
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Antti Tuuri?+
Antti Tuuri is Finnish writer. Born in 1944.
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 Tuuri born?+
Antti Tuuri was born on October 1, 1944.
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 — October 1, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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