Isaev

Isaev is a Russian masculine surname. The feminine form is Isaeva. It is derived from the given name Isa (the Slavic form of Isaiah) with the patronymic suffix -ev, indicating a meaning akin to "son of Isa." The surname is widespread in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union, and it also appears among Slavic-speaking communities and in diaspora populations around the world.

Spelling and transliteration vary due to rendering Cyrillic letters in different languages. Common variants include Isaev, Isayev, and Isajev. In some contexts, especially outside the Russian-speaking world, the ending may be adapted to fit local orthography, leading to forms such as Isaieff in older or non-Russian publications.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Isaev have been active in a range of fields, including sports, science, arts, and politics. Because Isaev is a relatively common surname, it appears across many historical and contemporary records, and precise identification typically requires given names and contextual details.

See also Isayev and other transliteration variants for related spellings. The name’s usage is primarily patronymic, reflecting its origin from a given name rather than indicating a specific place or institution.