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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Russian
Scripts Рахманинов(Russian)
Pronounced Pron. rukh-MA-nyi-nəf  [key·IPA]
Other Forms FormsRakhmaninova, Rachmaninoff

Meaning & History

From a nickname derived from Russian рахманный (rakhmannyy) meaning "lazy". A notable bearer was Russian composer, pianist and conductor Sergei Rakhmaninov (1873-1943).
Added 12/30/2020 by Felie
Edited 12/30/2020 by HL and Felie