AtanassovAtanassova

AtanassovAtanassova is a surname of Bulgarian origin. It is a patronymic derived from the given name Atanass, a common Bulgarian male name that originates from the Greek name Athanasios. Athanasios itself means "immortal" or "eternal." The suffix "-ova" indicates that it is a female descendant of someone named Atanass. Therefore, AtanassovAtanassova literally translates to "daughter of Atanassov" or "female descendant of Atanass." This is a common naming convention in many Slavic cultures, where surnames often denote family lineage. The prevalence of the surname is primarily concentrated within Bulgaria and among Bulgarian diaspora communities.