Kuznetsova

Kuznetsova is a Russian surname. It is the feminine form of Kuznetsov and derives from kuznet, the word for blacksmith, reflecting an occupational origin. The name is common among people of Russian and Slavic descent, and transliteration into Latin script can yield variations such as Kuznetsova or Kuznetzova, while the masculine form is Kuznetsov.

In use, Kuznetsova is widely encountered in Russia and among Russian-speaking communities abroad. Like many Russian surnames, it follows gendered spelling, with Kuznetsova used for females and Kuznetsov for males.

Notable people with the surname include Svetlana Kuznetsova, born 1985, a Russian professional tennis player and former world No. 2 who won the US Open in 2004 and the French Open in 2009. Maria Kuznetsova, a Russian-born American author known for Oksana, Behave!.