Surname · Russian origin
Solovyov
Meaning
The surname Solovyov means Of the nightingale.
Origin
Russian
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Solovyov
Solovyov comes from solovey, “nightingale.”
What kind of surname is Solovyov?
Solovyov is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Russian naming tradition — you can read how Russian surnames were formed on our Russian last names page.
Variants & spellings of Solovyov
You may also see this surname written as:
- Soloviev
Other Russian surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Solovyov mean?
The surname Solovyov means Of the nightingale. Solovyov comes from solovey, “nightingale.”
Where does the surname Solovyov come from?
Solovyov is a surname of Russian origin.
What kind of surname is Solovyov?
Solovyov is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Solovyov?
Variant spellings of Solovyov include Soloviev.
What are other Russian surnames?
Other Russian surnames include Alekseev, Andreev, Belov, Ivanov, Kozlov, Kuznetsov.