shiroky

Shiroky is a surname and a place-name of Slavic origin. It commonly appears in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian contexts, and may be transliterated as Shiroky, Shirokiy, Shirokij, or Shyrokyi, depending on language and transliteration system. The name derives from the adjective shiroky (Russian: широкий; Ukrainian: широкий) meaning wide or broad.

As a surname, Shiroky is typically a descriptive or habitational surname, originating from a geographic feature described as wide, such as a broad plain or roadway. It can appear across Eastern Europe and among diaspora communities; gendered forms may exist in languages that mark gender, for example Shirokaya as feminine in Russian.

Toponymy: The element Shiroky occurs in several Slavic place-names, reflecting the same root meaning. In some cases, it is used as part of compound toponyms; usage varies by country and language.

Notable people: The surname is borne by individuals in sports, academia, and the arts, but there is no single internationally prominent figure recognized solely by the name Shiroky.