Razumova

Razumova is a feminine Slavic surname, formed as the feminine counterpart of the masculine Razumov. The root razum derives from the Russian word razum, meaning mind, intellect, or sense. As with many Slavic surnames, Razumov/Razumova follows gendered endings, with -ov signaling masculine and -ova signaling feminine forms.

The surname is most common in Russia and among Russian-speaking populations in Belarus, Ukraine, and other parts of the former Soviet Union, as well as in diaspora communities around the world. It generally indicates a patronymic origin, referring to a person associated with an ancestor named Razum.

In transliteration from Cyrillic, Razumova may appear alongside variants depending on language and country, but the form Razumova is standard for the feminine in English-language contexts.

There are individuals bearing the surname Razumova across various fields, including sports, academia, and the arts, but no single Razumova is universally recognized as a prominent biographical figure in standard reference works. The related masculine form Razumov is more commonly encountered in historical and contemporary records. For related names, see Razumov and other cognate surnames derived from Razum.