keskinen

Keskinen is a Finnish surname and, in the Finnish language, an adjective meaning central or middle. The surname Keskinen is formed from the adjective with the common Finnish suffix -nen, which is used in many surnames and often signals descriptive or toponymic origins. As a surname, Keskinen is relatively widespread in Finland and among Finnish communities abroad.

In everyday Finnish, keskinen describes something located toward the middle or central part of a group or area, for example a central region or a middle position in a lineup. The term also appears in compound forms in place names and descriptive phrases.

Notable people bearing the surname Keskinen have been active in various fields, including sports, science, and public life. Like many Finnish surnames with the -nen suffix, Keskinen reflects historical patterns in which descriptive terms and locality features became family names.