Sergeevna

Sergeevna is a feminine patronymic used in Russian and other Slavic naming traditions. It is formed from the male given name Sergei (Cyrillic Сергей) by adding the suffix -евна, meaning “daughter of Sergei.” In a full Russian name, a woman typically has a given name, a patronymic, and a surname; therefore Sergeevna functions as a middle name rather than a surname.

Usage and formality: The patronymic is used in formal contexts and in direct address, especially in institutions, schools, and workplaces. When speaking to or about someone, Russians may use the given name and patronymic (for example, Anna Sergeevna) to convey respect or to distinguish between people with the same given name. In informal settings, the patronymic is often omitted, and people are addressed by their given name or surname.

Variations and transliteration: The patronymic is spelled in Cyrillic as Сергеевна. Transliterations vary, with Sergeyevna and Sergeevna both commonly used in English-language texts. The masculine form of the patronymic is Sergeevich (Сергеевич).

Related terms: Sergeev, Sergeyev, Sergeyevna, and the general concept of patronymics are part of Russian naming conventions. Similar feminine forms exist in other Slavic languages, often based on their own versions of the father’s given name.

See also: Patronymic naming in Russia, Russian names, Sergei, Sergeyevich.

Note: Sergeevna is not a standalone given name or a surname; it denotes lineage and is typically used as a middle name within formal Russian naming practices.