Kiryanova

Kiryanova is a Russian surname. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the male given name Kiryan. Kiryan is a diminutive form of the name Kirill (Cyril). Therefore, Kiryanova signifies "belonging to Kiryan" or "descendant of Kiryan." The surname is typically feminine, indicating that it usually refers to a female descendant of a male ancestor named Kiryan. The masculine form of the surname is Kiryanov. Surnames like Kiryanova provide insight into genealogical connections and historical naming conventions prevalent in Russian culture. The distribution and prevalence of the name can be researched through historical records and modern surname databases.