Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Russian Scripts Аршавин(Russian) Pronounced Pron. /ɐr.ˈʂavʲ.ɪn/, /ɐr.ˈʂa.vʲɪn/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Derives from the Russian word arshav, which is related to the term for "a measure" or "a yard," indicating a possible connection to trade or craftsmanship.