Whether you’re heading to the Finnish countryside or simply curious about the animal kingdom in Finnish, this guide will help you get started. You’ll learn essential animal names across different categories — from pets and wild animals to birds and insects. Each word is paired with audio, so you can hear the correct Finnish pronunciation as you learn.
Use this free vocabulary list as a quick reference or as part of your Finnish learning routine. The animal names are grouped by theme, making it easier to memorize and review.
Common Pets
English
Finnish with pronunciation
Dog
koira
Cat
kissa
Rabbit
kani
Hamster
hamsteri
Parrot
papukaija
Goldfish
kultakala
Farm Animals
English
Finnish with pronunciation
Cow
lehmä
Pig
sika
Sheep
lammas
Goat
vuohi
Horse
hevonen
Chicken
kana
Duck
ankka
Wild Animals
English
Finnish with pronunciation
Bear
karhu
Wolf
susi
Fox
kettu
Moose
hirvi
Reindeer
poro
Hare
jänis
Lynx
ilves
Birds
English
Finnish with pronunciation
Eagle
kotka
Owl
pöllö
Seagull
lokki
Woodpecker
tikka
Swallow
pääsky
Insects
English
Finnish with pronunciation
Bee
mehiläinen
Butterfly
perhonen
Ant
muurahainen
Dragonfly
sudenkorento
As you expand your vocabulary in Finnish, learning animal names helps you describe nature, tell stories, and understand everyday conversations more easily. Don’t forget to use the audio feature to get the pronunciation right—especially for longer or unfamiliar words.