Partanen is a Finnish surname. Notable people with the surname include:Aku Partanen, Finnish racewalker Anu Partanen, Finnish journalist Heikki Partanen (1942–1990), Finnish film director and screenwriter Iivari Partanen (1880–1947), Finnish gymnast Jussiville Partanen, Finnish ice dancer Mika Partanen, Finnish ice hockey player Olli Partanen (1922–2014), Finnish discus thrower Vaino Olavi Partanen, Canadian Forces personnel and Cross of Valour recipient
