Matti Rönkä
Finnish writer and newscaster
1959 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish writer and newscaster
Born
September 9, 1959
Age
~67 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, news presenter, journalist
FinlandBorn in Outokumpu
1959
Born in Outokumpu (1959-09-09)
2006
AwardClew of the Year
2007
AwardGlass Key award
Present
Age ~67
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Matti Rönkä?+
Matti Rönkä is Finnish writer and newscaster. Born in 1959.
What does the name Matti mean?+
The name Matti means "a male given name from Biblical Hebrew. Etymology: Vernacular form of Matias and/or Matteus (both of the same origin), brought to Finland as Catholic saint's names. Already attested as a Finnish given name in medieval records. Cognate with Matt, Matthew.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Matti Rönkä born?+
Matti Rönkä was born on September 9, 1959.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Biblical Hebrew. Etymology: Vernacular form of Matias and/or Matteus (both of the same origin), brought to Finland as Catholic saint's names. Already attested as a Finnish given name in medieval records. Cognate with Matt, Matthew.
The name Matti is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Biblical Hebrew. Etymology: Vernacular form of Matias and/or Matteus (both of the same origin), brought to Finland as Catholic saint's names. Already attested as a Finnish given name in medieval records. Cognate with Matt, Matthew.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Matti
Matti — September 9, 1959
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
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