Ahonen

Ahonen

Language(s)	Finnish
Origin
Meaning	derived from aho ("glade") and -nen (surname-derivation suffix)
Region of origin	Finland
Other names
Variant form(s)	Aho

Ahonen is a Finnish surname, a Virtanen type derivation from the word aho, "glade". Notable people with the surname include:

• Ari Ahonen (born 1981), Finnish professional hockey goalie
• Derek Ahonen (born 1980), Finnish/American Playwright
• Elise Ahonen (born 1960s), Finnish figure skater
• Esko Ahonen (1955–2025), Finnish politician, member of the parliament
• Janne Ahonen (born 1977), Finnish professional and Olympic ski jumper
• Kirsi Ahonen (born 1976), Finnish javelin thrower
• Olavi Ahonen (1923-2000), Finnish film actor
• Rony Ahonen (born 1987), Finnish ice hockey player
• Roope Ahonen (born 1990), Finnish basketball player
• Veli-Matti Ahonen, Finnish ski jumper

Fictional characters

• Mika Ahonen, a character from the anime/manga Strike Witches