List of Sámi people

This is a list of Sámi people who are Sámi or who are of established Sámi descent.

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Nina Afanasyeva (born 1939), Russian-Sámi politician and language activist
Aikia Aikianpoika (1591–1671), Finnish Sámi shaman
Matti Aikio (1872–1929) early Norwegian Sámi writer
Pekka Aikio (born 1944), Finnish Sami politician, president of the Sámi Parliament of Finland
Amoc (born 1984), Finnish Sámi rapper
Agneta Andersson (born 1958), Swedish Sámi sculptor and educator
Karen Anette Anti (born 1972), Norwegian Sámi politician
Aleksandra Andreevna Antonova (1932–2014), Russian, Kildin Sámi teacher, writer, poet, translator

B

Quiwe Baarsen (died 1627), Norwegian Sámi shaman
Astrid Båhl (born 1959), Norwegian Sámi artist, designed the Sami flag
Samuel Balto (1861–1921), Norwegian Sámi director
Katarina Barruk (born 1994), Swedish Sámi singer who performs in the Ume Sami language
Ellen-Sylvia Blind (1925–2009), Swedish Sámi writer
Mari Boine (born 1956), musician, Norwegian Sámi
Jan Egil Brekke (born 1974), Norwegian footballer^{[citation needed]}
Leif Arne Brekke (born 1977), Norwegian footballer^{[citation needed]}
Fred Buljo (born 1988), Norwegian Sámi rapper
Ella Holm Bull (1929–2006), Southern Sámi teacher and writer

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Milla Clementsdotter (1812–1892), Swedish Southern Sámi Christian advocate

D

Maja Dunfjeld (born 1947), Norwegian South Sámi duodji expert

E

Monica Edmondson (born 1963), Swedish Sámi glass artist
Hanne Grete Einarsen (born 1966), Norwegian Sámi artist
Berit Marie Eira (born 1968), Norwegian Sámi reindeer herder and politician
Berit Oskal Eira (born 1951), Norwegian Sámi politician
Sandra Andersen Eira (born 1986), Norwegian Sámi politician
Edel Hætta Eriksen (1921–2023), Norwegian Sámi schoolteacher and politician
Elisabeth Erke (born 1962), Norwegian Sámi educator and politician
Erik Eskilsson (fl. 1687), Swedish Sámi accused of blasphemy

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Jon Henrik Fjällgren (born 1987), Swedish Sámi singer and yoiker
Frode Fjellheim (born 1959), Norwegian Sámi yoiker and musician
Anders Fjellner (1795–1876), Swedish Sámi priest and poet
Ketil Flatnose (9th century), Norwegian Sámi hersir
Per Fokstad (1890–1973), Norwegian Sámi teacher and politician

G

Stig Gælok (born 1961), Norwegian Sámi poet and children's book writer
Ailo Gaup (1944–2014), Norwegian Sámi writer
Ailo Gaup (born 1979), Norwegian Sámi motocross rider
Ingor Ánte Áilo Gaup (born 1960), Norwegian Sámi actor, composer and folk musician
Johanne Gaup (born 1950), Norwegian Sámi politician
Mikkel Gaup (born 1968), Norwegian Sámi actor
Nils Gaup (born 1955), Norwegian Sámi film director
Hans Guttorm (1927–2013), Norwegian Sámi politician
Per Willy Guttormsen (born 1942), Norwegian Sámi speed skater and politician

H

Aslak Hætta (1824–1854), a leader of the Kautokeino Rebellion
Barbro-Lill Hætta-Jacobsen (born 1972), Norwegian Sámi politician
Ellen Inga O. Hætta (born 1953), Norwegian Sámi politician and educator
Lars Hætta (1834–1896), Norwegian Sámi reindeer herder and translator
Mattis Hætta (born 1959), Norwegian Sámi singer
Hallbjorn Halftroll (9th century), Norwegian Sámi hersir
Mette Henriette (born 1990), Norwegian Sámi artist, Saxophonist and composer
Reidar Hirsti (1925–2001), Norwegian Sámi newspaper editor and politician
Sami Hyppia, Finnish footballer^{[citation needed]}

I

Mariela Idivuoma (born 1976), Swedish Sámi journalist and festival host
Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen (born 1998), Norwegian Sámi singer
Signe Iversen (born 1956), Sámi language consultant and children's writer from Norway

J

Anna Jacobsen (1924–2004), Norwegian Sámi writer, translator and publisher
Sofija Efimovna Jakimovič (1940–2006), Kildin Sámi folklorist and author
Iver Jåks (1932–2007), Norwegian Sámi artist
Ellinor Jåma (born 1979), Sámi politician representing Åarjel-Saemiej Gielh
Sofia Jannok (born 1982), Swedish Sámi artist, singer and radio host
Jonne Järvelä (born 1974), Finnish vocalist and guitarist
Nils Jernsletten (1934–2012), Norwegian Sámi academic and newspaper editor
Jonas Johansen (born 1985), Norwegian Sámi footballer
Nils Jonsson (1804–1870), also known as Lapp-Nils, Swedish Sámi violinist and composer
Siri Broch Johansen (born 1967), Norwegian Sámi singer and educator
Agnete Johnsen (born 1994), Norwegian Sámi singer
Tore Johnsen (born 1969), Norwegian Sámi priest and Sami church leader
Annelise Josefsen (born 1949), Norwegian Sámi artist
Inga Juuso (1945–2014), Norwegian Sámi singer and actress
Per Isak Juuso (born 1953), Swedish Sámi artisan and teacher

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Ragnhild Vassvik Kalstad (born 1966), Norwegian Sámi politician
Aili Keskitalo (born 1968), Norwegian Sámi politician
Asa Kitok (1894–1986), Swedish Sámi birch-root artisan
Finn Hågen Krogh (born 1990), Norwegian cross-country skier of Sámi descent
Elin Kåven (born 1979), Sami music artist

L

Elin Anna Labba (born 1980), Swedish-born Sámi journalist and author
Ann-Helén Laestadius (born 1971), Swedish Sámi journalist and children's novelist
Hildá Länsman (born 1993), Finnish Sámi singer
Vieno Länsman (died 2024), Finnish Sámi politician and reindeer herder
Lars Levi Læstadius (1800–1861), Swedish-born priest of Sámi descent
Eirik Lamøy (born 1984), Norwegian footballer
Anders Larsen (1870–1949), Norwegian Sámi teacher, journalist and writer
Vibeke Larsen (born 1971), Norwegian Sámi politician
Kristina Katarina Larsdotter (1819–1854), also Stor-Stina, exceptionally tall Swedish Sámi
Rauni Magga Lukkari (born 1943), Northern Sámi poet and translator
Gustav Lund (1862–1912), Norwegian Sámi sled preacher and editor

M

Rika Maja (1661–1757), Swedish Sámi shaman
Margareta (c.1369–c.1425), Swedish Sámi missionary
Randi Marainen (born 1953), Norwegian-born Swedish Sámi silversmith
Britta Marakatt-Labba (born 1951), Swedish Sámi textile artist
Lajla Mattsson Magga (born 1942), Swedish-born Norwegian Sámi teacher, children's writer and lexicographer
Ole Henrik Magga (born 1947), Norwegian Sámi linguist and politician
Hans Ragnar Mathisen (born 1945), Norwegian Sámi artist and writer
Maxida Märak (born 1988), Swedish Sámi yoik singer, musician, actress and rights activist
Espen Minde (born 1983), Norwegian footballer^{[citation needed]}
Maria Magdalena Mathsdotter (1835–1873), Swedish Sámi founder of Sami schools
Matti Morottaja (born 1942), Finnish Sámi politician and writer
Silje Karine Muotka (born 1975), Norwegian Sámi politician
Marit Myrvoll (born 1953), Sámi social anthropologist, museum director

N

Marja Bål Nango (born 1988), Norwegian Sámi filmmaker
Lars Nilsson (died 1693), Swedish Sámi shaman
Ivar Nordkild (born 1941), Norwegian biathlete, gold medalist at the Biathlon World Championships 1966^{[citation needed]}
Åge Nordkild (1951–2015), Norwegian Sámi politician
Harriet Nordlund (born 1954), Swedish Sámi actress and dramatist
Anne Nuorgam (born 1964), Finnish Sámi politician
Sven-Roald Nystø (born 1956), Norwegian Sámi politician
Steffen Nystrøm (born 1984), Norwegian Sámi football player

O

Egil Olli (born 1949), Norwegian Sámi politician
Kåre Olli (born 1959), Norwegian Sámi politician
Marja-Liisa Olthuis (born 1967), Finnish Sámi writer
Anna-Lisa Öst (1889–1974), known as Lapp-Lisa, Swedish Sámi gospel singer
Sara Margrethe Oskal (born 1970), Norwegian Sámi writer, actress and film producer
Ida Ovmar (born 1995), Swedish Sámi model

P

Anja Pärson (born 1981), retired Swedish Sámi alpine skier
Helga Pedersen (born 1973), Norwegian Sámi politician
Morten Gamst Pedersen (born 1981), Norwegian footballer of Sámi descent
Steinar Pedersen (born 1947), Norwegian Sámi politician
Lars Pirak (1932–2008), Swedish Sámi artist and yoiker
Ulla Pirttijärvi-Länsman (born 1971), Finnish Sámi folk singer
Anders Porsanger (1735–1780), first Sámi to receive a higher education
Helvi Poutasuo (1943–2017), Finnish Sámi teacher, translator and newspaper editor

R

Israel Ruong (1903–1986), Swedish Sámi linguist and politician
Elsa Laula Renberg (1877–1931), Swedish Sámi activist and politician

S

Wimme Saari (born 1959), Finnish Sámi yoik singer
Isak Saba (1875–1921), Norwegian Sámi teacher and politician
Erik Sandvärn (born 1975), Swedish Sámi footballer
Börje Salming (1951–2022), Swedish Sámi ice hockey player
Tiina Sanila-Aikio (born 1983), Skolt Sámi reindeer herder, musician and president of the Finnish Sámi Parliament from 2015–2020
Johan Sara (born 1963), Norwegian Sámi musician, singer and composer
Johan Mikkel Sara (born 1953), Norwegian Sámi politician
Máret Ánne Sara (born 1983), Norwegian Sámi artist and writer
Ole K. Sara (1936–2013), Norwegian Sámi politician
Sollaug Sárgon (born 1965), Norwegian Sámi poet
Kirsti Saxi (born 1953), Norwegian Sámi politician
Katarina Pirak Sikku (born 1965), Swedish Sámi painter and photographer
Åsa Simma (born 1963), Swedish Sámi actress and theatre director
Sigbjørn Skåden (1976-) Norwegian Sámi poet and novelist.
Ellen Aslaksdatter Skum (1827–1895), Norwegian Sámi reindeer herder involved in the Kautokeino uprising
Inger Smuk (born 1947), Norwegian Sámi politician
Ánde Somby (born 1958), Norwegian Sámi yoik artist and law professor
Liv Inger Somby (born 1962), Sámi educator, writer
Marry A. Somby (born 1953), Sámi children's writer from Norway
Mons Somby (1825–1854), a leader of the Kautokeino rebellion
Niillas Somby (born 1948), Norwegian Sámi political rights activist
Karin Stenberg (1884–1969), Swedish Sámi teacher and activist
Mikael Svonni (born 1950), Swedish Sámi linguist

T

Ann-Mari Thomassen (born 1964), Norwegian Sámi politician
Lisa Thomasson (1898–1932), also Lapp-Lisa, Swedish singer of Sámi descent
Torkel Tomasson (1881–1940), Swedish Sámi publisher and journalist
Johan Turi (1854–1936), first Sámi writer^{[clarification needed]}

U

Inger Elin Utsi (born 1975), Norwegian Sámi politician
Ingunn Utsi (born 1948), Norwegian Sámi sculptor, painter and illustrator
Nils Utsi (1943–2019), Norwegian Sámi actor and film director
Per A. Utsi (born 1939), Norwegian Sámi politician

V

Niko Valkeapää (born 1968), Sámi musician and yoik singer
Nils-Aslak Valkeapää (1943–2001), Finnish Sámi writer, musician
Raimo Valle (born 1965), Norwegian Sámi civil servant and politician
Ellen Marie Vars (born 1957), Norwegian Sámi writer
Láilá Susanne Vars (born 1976), Norwegian Sámi lawyer and politician
Torgeir Vassvik (born 1962), Norwegian Sámi musician and composer
Kristine Andersen Vesterfjell (1910–1987), Norwegian Southern Sámi reindeer herder and culture advocate

W

Sara Wesslin (born early 1990s), Finnish Sámi journalist, supporter of the Skolt Sámi language

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