Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage Russian Scripts Соловьёв(Russian) Pronounced Pron. /sə.ɫɐ.ˈvʲjɵf/, /sə.ɫɐ.ˈvjɵf/ [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsSolovyova, Solovyev, Solovyeva, Soloviev, Solovieva Meaning & History Derived from Russian соловей (solovey) meaning "nightingale".