Animals in Finnish

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

EnglishFinnish with pronunciation
Dog koira
Cat kissa
Rabbit kani
Hamster hamsteri
Parrot papukaija
Goldfish kultakala


Farm Animals

EnglishFinnish with pronunciation
Cow lehmä
Pig sika
Sheep lammas
Goat vuohi
Horse hevonen
Chicken kana
Duck ankka

Wild Animals

EnglishFinnish with pronunciation
Bear karhu
Wolf susi
Fox kettu
Moose hirvi
Reindeer poro
Hare jänis
Lynx ilves

Birds

EnglishFinnish with pronunciation
Eagle kotka
Owl pöllö
Seagull lokki
Woodpecker tikka
Swallow pääsky

Insects

EnglishFinnish 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.