Vilho

Last updated February 03, 2023

Vilho is a given name, and may refer to:

Vilho Luolajan-Mikkola (1911–2005), Finnish composer
Vilho Niittymaa (1896–1979), Finnish athlete
Vilho Petter Nenonen (1883–1960), Finnish general
Vilho Rättö (1913–2002), Finnish Knight of the Mannerheim Cross
Vilho Siivola (1910–1984), Finnish actor, director and a member of the Council of Theatre
Vilho Tuulos (1895–1967), Finnish triple jumper and long jumper
Vilho Väisälä (1889–1969), Finnish meteorologist and physicist

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