Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage Belarusian Scripts Салаўёў(Belarusian) Pronounced Pron. sa-low-YO [key·IPA] Other Forms FormsSalawyow, Salauyou, Sałaŭjoŭ Meaning & History Patronymic surname derived from Belarusian салавей (salaviej) meaning "nightingale".