Savolainen

Savolainen is a Finnish surname. It is toponymic, derived from Savonia, a historical and cultural region in eastern Finland. The suffix -nen is a common feature in Finnish surnames and typically denotes origin or association; thus Savolainen can be understood as "a person from Savonia" or "of Savonia."

In Finland, Savolainen is relatively common and is most often found in eastern areas associated with Savonia, including the former Savonia, North Savo, and South Savo regions. The name has also spread through emigration and mobility, and it can be found among Finnish communities abroad, particularly in countries with historical Finnish migration.

Numerous individuals bearing the name have contributed to Finnish sports, academia, arts, and public life, reflecting the surname's long-standing presence in Finnish society. The name is part of a broader class of Finnish toponymic surnames formed with the -nen suffix. Related terms include Savonia.