Johanna Rantanen
Finnish cross-country skier
1924 — 2023
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish cross-country skier
Born
December 14, 1924
Died
2023 (age ~99)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
sport cyclist, athletics competitor, middle-distance runner
FinlandBorn in TohmajärviDied in Lahti
1924
Born in Tohmajärvi (1924-12-14)
1967
AwardKnight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland
2000
AwardPro Urheilu
2009
AwardThe Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise
2023
Died in Lahti
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Johanna Rantanen?+
Johanna Rantanen is Finnish cross-country skier. Born in 1924.
What does the name Johanna mean?+
The name Johanna means "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Ἰωάννα, from lit=God is gracious, the feminized form of tr=Yəhōḥānān which produced John and its many doublets. Zhanna.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johanna Rantanen born?+
Johanna Rantanen was born on December 14, 1924.
When did Johanna Rantanen die?+
Johanna Rantanen died in 2023, at approximately 99 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Ἰωάννα, from lit=God is gracious, the feminized form of tr=Yəhōḥānān which produced John and its many doublets. Zhanna.
The name Johanna is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Ἰωάννα, from lit=God is gracious, the feminized form of tr=Yəhōḥānān which produced John and its many doublets. Zhanna.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Johanna — December 14, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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