Mikhailovna

Mikhailovna is a feminine Russian patronymic derived from the given name Mikhail (the Russian form of Michael). In Russian naming practice, a child’s patronymic is formed from the father’s name, and Mikhailovna means “daughter of Mikhail.” The masculine counterpart is Mikhailovich, used for sons.

In everyday usage, the patronymic is part of a person’s full name and is used together with the given name in formal address and in official documents. For example, a woman named Elena whose father was named Mikhail might be called Elena Mikhailovna in formal settings. Patronymics convey respect and indicate lineage; many Russians use the patronymic in formal contexts, while casual speech often relies on the given name alone.

Formation: the feminine form is created by adding the suffix -ovna to Mikhail. While patronymic formation rules vary with different base names, the standard form for this particular name is Mikhailovna.

Cross-cultural note: many Slavic languages have patronymics with similar purposes. Ukrainian uses Mykhailivna, and other languages have their own forms. Usage and pronunciation may vary by region and language.

Notable examples: numerous individuals in Russian history and culture bear the patronymic Mikhailovna, reflecting the tradition of incorporating a patronymic as part of a full name.