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It is customary in Ukraine to use patronymics as middle names. Patronymics are derived from the father's given name and '''end with ''-ovich'' or ''-evich''. The female patronymics end in ''-ovna'' or ''-evna''.''' | It is customary in Ukraine to use patronymics as middle names. Patronymics are derived from the father's given name and '''end with ''-ovich'' or ''-evich''. The female patronymics end in ''-ovna'' or ''-evna''.''' | ||
Most Russian surnames end in ''-ov'' or ''-ev''. Surnames derived from given male names are common. Female forms of this type of surnames end in ''-ova'' or ''-eva''. | Most Russian and Ukrainian surnames end in ''-ov'' or ''-ev''. Surnames derived from given male names are common. Female forms of this type of surnames end in ''-ova'' or ''-eva''. | ||
MALE<br>Given Name: Mikhail<br>Patronym: Mikhail''ovich'' (=son of Mikhail)<br>Surname: Mikhail''ov'' | MALE<br>Given Name: Mikhail<br>Patronym: Mikhail''ovich'' (=son of Mikhail)<br>Surname: Mikhail''ov'' | ||