Leontyeva
Leontyeva is a Russian feminine surname, the feminine form of the masculine surname Leontyev (also transliterated Leontiev). The name originates from the given name Leontiy (Леонтий), which itself derives from the Greek Leontios, meaning lion-like. As with many Russian surnames, Leontyeva signals patrilineal descent from an ancestor named Leontiy; the modern feminine form is used by women in Russia and other Slavic-speaking countries.
In transliteration from Cyrillic, the surname may appear as Leontyeva, Leontieva, or Leontyev/Leontiev for the masculine
Geographically, Leontyeva is most common in Russia and among communities from the former Soviet Union. It is
Notable bearers of the surname Leontyeva have appeared in public life, particularly in media, culture, and science;