Kirillov (surname)

The surname Kirillov (Cyrillic: Кириллов) is a common Russian surname derived from the given name Kirill (Cyrill, Cyril), which is of Greek origin (Κύριλλος, Kyrillos) and means "lordly," "masterful," or "belonging to the Lord."

As a patronymic surname, Kirillov originally denoted "son of Kirill." It is widespread throughout Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union. Like many Russian surnames, it has a feminine form, Kirillova (Кириллова).

Notable people with the surname Kirillov (or Kirillova) include:

• People from various fields: Mathematicians, physicists, athletes, artists, writers, musicians, and political figures. (Specific examples are generally included in more detailed biographical entries, not a general surname entry).