Komarov

Etymology

Komarov is a common Russian surname derived from the Russian word комар (komar), meaning "mosquito" or "gnat". The surname follows the typical Russian pattern of adding the suffix -ov (or -ova for the feminine form) to a root word, indicating "related to" or "descendant of". Thus, Komarov can be interpreted as "one who deals with mosquitoes" or possibly a nickname for someone who was small or irritating. The name is prevalent in Russia and carries a straightforward connection to the insect.

Notable Bearers

A prominent bearer of the name is Vladimir Komarov (1927–1967), a Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to die during a spaceflight when Soyuz 1 crashed upon reentry. His sacrifice is a notable event in space exploration history.

Other notable individuals include:

• Aleksandr Komarov (born 1976), Russian professional football player
• Alexander Komarov (born 1977), Russian scientist
• Dmitry Komarov (born 1988), Serbian diver

Related Forms

The feminine form of the surname is Komarova, which is used in Russia for females.

• Meaning: Mosquito, gnat
• Origin: Russian
• Type: Occupational/Surname
• Regions used: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus