Smirnov

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

Smirnov (masculine, Russian: Смирно́в) or Smirnova (feminine, Russian: Смирно́ва) is one of the two most common surnames in Russia. Smirnov (Russian: Смирнов) is derived from an adjectival nickname smirnyj (смирный; in archaic form smirnoy, смирной), meaning 'quiet, still, peaceful, gentle'.

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