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

Dog

koira

Cat

kissa

Rabbit

kani

Hamster

hamsteri

Parrot

papukaija

Goldfish

kultakala

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koira

Farm Animals

Cow

lehmä

Pig

sika

Sheep

lammas

Goat

vuohi

Horse

hevonen

Chicken

kana

Duck

ankka

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lehmä

Wild Animals

Bear

karhu

Wolf

susi

Fox

kettu

Moose

hirvi

Reindeer

poro

Hare

jänis

Lynx

ilves

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karhu

Birds

Eagle

kotka

Owl

pöllö

Seagull

lokki

Woodpecker

tikka

Swallow

pääsky

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kotka

Insects

Bee

mehiläinen

Butterfly

perhonen

Ant

muurahainen

Dragonfly

sudenkorento

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mehiläinen

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.