Dubinin (Russian: Дубинин, masculine), or Dubinina (Дубинина, feminine), is a Russian surname originating from the noun dubina (cudgel), which characterized stubborn and stupid men.[1] Its alternative and less common spelling is Dubynin (Russian: Дубынин, masculine) or Dubynina (Дубынина, feminine). Notable people with the surname include:

References

  1. Ganzhina, I. M. (2001) Словарь современных русских фамилий. Moscow: Astrel. p. 173. ISBN 5-271-00127-X.


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