liniemi

Liniemi is a Finnish toponym used for several small localities in Finland. The name is typically linked to a geographic feature by water, especially elongated landforms that project into a lake or sea, such as a peninsula or promontory.

Etymology: The second element niemi means peninsula in Finnish. The prefix lini- is not well documented in standard etymological sources; it is generally regarded as descriptive, possibly indicating a line-like or elongated shape. Consequently, Liniemi places are often interpreted as “the line-like peninsula.”

Geography and usage: Liniemi is found in multiple regions, usually as a village, district, or neighborhood within a municipality. Localities with this name are typically small and rural, located along watercourses or shorelines, and the name is used in official and everyday language to identify the place.

Examples: There are several known toponyms named Liniemi across Finland, reflecting common patterns in Finnish place-naming where niem i denotes a peninsula and descriptors precede it. The exact location and status of each Liniemi locality vary by region and administrative changes over time.