Ranta is a Finnish language surname meaning "coast", "shore" or "beach". People with the surname include:
- Anna Ranta, professor of neurology in New Zealand
- Aulis Ranta-Muotio (born 1946), Finnish politician
- Esko Ranta (born 1947), Finnish footballer
- Helena Ranta (born 1946), Finnish forensic dentist
- Kristian Ranta (born 1981), Finnish heavy metal guitarist
- Maarit Feldt-Ranta (1968-2019), Finnish politician
- Roope Ranta (born 1988), Finnish ice hockey player
- Sampo Ranta (born 2000), Finnish ice hockey player
- Vesa Ranta (born 1973), Finnish drummer
- Ville Ranta (born 1978), Finnish visual artist
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Finland |
| Meaning | Shore |
| Region of origin | Western and southern Finland |
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