
Finnish writer and police officer (1948–2011)
1948 — 2011
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish writer and police officer (1948–2011)
Born
October 31, 1948
Died
2011 (age ~63)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, police officer, journalist
1948
Born in Helsinki (1948-10-31)
1982
AwardFinnish State Prize for Literature
1985
AwardClew of the Year
1987
AwardBest Crime Novel in Swedish Translation
2011
Died in Valkeakoski
Frequently Asked Questions
Matti Yrjänä Joensuu is Finnish writer and police officer (1948–2011). Born in 1948.
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.
Matti Yrjänä Joensuu was born on October 31, 1948.
Matti Yrjänä Joensuu died in 2011, at approximately 63 years of age.
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 — October 31, 1948
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
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