EtymologyKomarov is a common Russian surname derived from the Russian word комар (komar), meaning "mosquito" or "gnat". The surname follows the typical Russian pattern of adding the suffix -ov (or -ova for the feminine form) to a root word, indicating "related to" or "descendant of". Thus, Komarov can be interpreted as "one who deals with mosquitoes" or possibly a nickname for someone who was small or irritating. The name is prevalent in Russia and carries a straightforward connection to the insect.Notable BearersA prominent bearer of the name is Vladimir Komarov (1927–1967), a Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to die during a spaceflight when Soyuz 1 crashed upon reentry. His sacrifice is a notable event in space exploration history.Other notable individuals include:Aleksandr Komarov (born 1976), Russian professional football playerAlexander Komarov (born 1977), Russian scientistDmitry Komarov (born 1988), Serbian diverRelated FormsThe feminine form of the surname is Komarova, which is used in Russia for females.Meaning: Mosquito, gnatOrigin: RussianType: Occupational/SurnameRegions used: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus