Altunin

Altunin (Russian: Алту́нин) or Altunina (feminine, Алту́нина) is a Russian surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Origins

There are many different interpretations of the names origin. Some researchers think is means the Turkic word "alta" which means gold which might mean being a noble. While another suggest that it comes from the ancient Russian word "Altyn", and is also associated with wealth.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Coat arms of the Altunin family". {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
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