Kunnianhimo
Kunnianhimo is a Finnish noun that denotes a strong desire to achieve recognition, status, or success. It is commonly translated into English as ambition or aspiration and is used to describe motivation driving a person to improve, compete, or pursue goals in various domains such as education, work, or public life. The term can carry both positive and neutral connotations, signaling determined effort, as well as the potential for excessive or self-serving behavior depending on the context.
Etymology-wise, kunnianhimo is a compound of kunnia, meaning honor or reputation, and himo, meaning desire or
In usage, kunnianhimo is typically viewed as a normal and commendable trait when it leads to diligent
Related terms include kunnianhimoinen (ambitious) and, more formally, tavoitteellisuus (goal-orientedness). Overall, kunnianhimo describes a culturally common