Vladimirovich

Vladimirovich is a Russian-language patronymic derived from the given name Vladimir. In Russian naming practice, it indicates that the bearer is the son of a father named Vladimir and is typically used as a middle name rather than a family surname. The feminine form of the patronymic is Vladimirovna, meaning daughter of Vladimir.

Origin and meaning: the name Vladimir itself is of Slavic origin and is commonly interpreted as “ruler of the world” or “renowned ruler.” The suffix -ovich (or -evich) is a standard Russian patronymic ending that means “son of,” so Vladimirovich literally translates to “son of Vladimir.”

Usage: in formal or respectful address, Russians often use both the given name and the patronymic, for example Vladimir Vladimirovich, followed by the family name in many contexts. The same person may be referred to primarily by the first name in informal settings, or by the surname in public life. A well-known contemporary bearer is Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, illustrating the common practice of combining a first name with the patronymic in official contexts.

Surname usage: Vladimirovich is predominantly a patronymic rather than a fixed surname, and it is relatively rare as a family name. When encountered as a surname, it usually reflects a non-standard or historical naming pattern rather than the standard Russian practice of using a patronymic.

Cross-linguistic note: many Slavic languages have analogous patronymic forms derived from equivalents of Vladimir; the exact spelling and pronunciation differ by language, but the underlying concept remains the same: a name indicating one’s paternal lineage.