Smirnov

For other uses, see Smirnov (disambiguation).
Smirnov
PronunciationEnglish: /ˈsmɜːnɒf/; Russian: [smʲɪrˈnof]
Language(s)Russian

Smirnov (masculine, Russian: Смирнов) or Smirnova (feminine, Russian: Смирнова) is one of the two most common surnames in Russia.[1] Smirnov (Russian: Смирнов) is derived from an adjectival nickname smirnyj (Russian: смирный; in archaic form smirnoy, Russian: смирной), that means "quiet, still, peaceful, gentle".[2]

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