LeINO

Leino is a Finnish surname. It is most notably associated with Eino Leino (1878–1926), a Finnish poet, journalist, and newspaper editor who is regarded as one of the country’s leading literary figures of the early 20th century. Leino’s work helped shape modern Finnish poetry and national literature, contributing to the Finnish national romantic movement and producing enduring works such as the poetry collection Helkavirsiä.

Beyond his literary achievements, Leino was also active as a writer in other genres, including prose and translation, and he played a role in shaping Finnish cultural and political life during Finland’s transition to independence. His influence is commonly linked to the development of a distinctly Finnish poetic voice and rhythm at a time when the Finnish language was establishing its modern literary presence.

The surname Leino is most commonly found in Finland, with smaller occurrences in other Nordic countries and among Finnish communities abroad. As a family name, it is associated with a cultural and literary heritage in Finland, largely due to the prominence of Eino Leino in Finnish literature.