Johanneksen

Johanneksen is the Finnish genitive form of the given name Johannes and is used in Finnish toponymy and naming for possessive or commemorative purposes. It appears in compound proper nouns such as Johanneksen kirkko (St. John’s Church) or Johanneksen katu (John’s Street).

Etymology and form: The name Johannes originates from Latin Ioannes, and Finnish adds the genitive suffix -en to derive Johanneksen. As a grammatical form, Johanneksen does not stand alone as a person’s name; rather, it functions as a linking element in names that attribute a dedication to John or to Saint John.

Usage and examples: In Finnish, Johanneksen commonly marks ownership, dedication, or association in church names, street names, districts, and institutions. Typical constructions include Johanneksen kirkko, Johanneksen katukaarre (hypothetical example of a street feature), or Johanneksen seurakunta. The form reflects standard Finnish possessive and naming conventions used across a range of contexts.

See also: Johannes (name); Pyhän Johannes (Saint John) and Finnish naming conventions. The usage of Johanneksen illustrates how possessive forms interact with appropriate nouns to form meaningful, location- and institution-based names in Finnish.