Soini

Soini is a Finnish name with multiple uses, including as a place name and as a surname. The surname Soini is of Finnish origin and is likely toponymic, derived from the place name itself.

Soini (municipality) refers to a rural municipality in Finland. It is governed by a municipal council and includes several villages and surrounding countryside typical of Finnish local administration. The area is characterized by its natural landscapes, small-scale agriculture, and local services that serve the resident community.

Soini as a surname is borne by Finns and people of Finnish descent. Notable individuals with the surname include Timo Soini, a Finnish politician who co-founded the Finns Party (formerly known as the True Finns) and served as Finland’s foreign minister. The name remains present in various regions of Finland and among the Finnish diaspora.