Ranta

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