Isaeva

Isaeva is a feminine surname of Slavic origin, most commonly found in Russia and other post-Soviet states. It is the feminine form of the masculine surname Isayev (also transliterated Isaev), which in turn is derived from a given name such as Isaak (Исаак) or Isa. The suffix -eva signals a feminine patronymic lineage, effectively meaning “daughter of Isaak” or “belonging to Isaak’s family.”

Transliteration of the surname varies by language and country. English-language renderings include Isaeva and Isayeva, while the masculine form is seen as Isayev or Isaev. Variants reflect different systems of translating Cyrillic into Latin letters.

Distribution and usage: The surname is most common in Russia and is also found across other countries of the former Soviet Union, including Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. It may appear in several spelling variants in different regions or communities.

Notable people: The surname is borne by numerous individuals across diverse fields, such as sports, science, and the arts, though specific figures are not listed here.

See also: Isayev (masculine form) and Isaev as related transliterations; Isayeva as an alternative feminine rendering.