Ranta Explained

Ranta
Meaning:	Shore
Region:	Western and southern Finland
Origin:	Finland

Ranta is a Finnish language surname meaning "coast", "shore" or "beach". People with the surname include:

• Anna Ranta, professor of neurology in New Zealand
• Aulis Ranta-Muotio (born 1946), Finnish politician
• Esko Ranta (born 1947), Finnish footballer
• Helena Ranta (born 1946), Finnish forensic dentist
• Kristian Ranta (born 1981), Finnish heavy metal guitarist
• Maarit Feldt-Ranta (1968-2019), Finnish politician
• Roope Ranta (born 1988), Finnish ice hockey player
• Sampo Ranta (born 2000), Finnish ice hockey player
• Vesa Ranta (born 1973), Finnish drummer
• Ville Ranta (born 1978), Finnish visual artist

See also

• Ranta (hu|Ránta), a village in Bogata Commune, Mureș County, Romania