Matti Yrjänä Joensuu
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
FinlandBorn in HelsinkiDied in Valkeakoski
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
Who is Matti Yrjänä Joensuu?+
Matti Yrjänä Joensuu is Finnish writer and police officer (1948–2011). Born in 1948.
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 Yrjänä Joensuu born?+
Matti Yrjänä Joensuu was born on October 31, 1948.
When did Matti Yrjänä Joensuu die?+
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.
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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
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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— an admirer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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