Afanasyev
| Language(s) | Russian |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Russia |
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| Variant form(s) | Afanasyeva |
Afanasyev (masculine; Афанасьев) or Afanasyeva (feminine; Афанасьева) is a Russian last name. It is derived from Afanasy which is etymologically directly connected to Athanasios (Αθανάσιος), a very common Greek masculine first name that means "immortal". As a Russian last name, it is shared by the following people: