Tymoshenko (), Timoshenko (), or Tsimashenka/Cimašenka () is a surname of Ukrainian origin. It derives from the Christian name Timothy, and its Ukrainian derivatives, Tymofiy or Tymish. The surname, Tymoshenko, was created by adding the Ukrainian patronymic suffix, -enko, meaning someone of Tymish, usually the son of Tymish.
Notable people
Tymoshenko Eugenia Tymoshenko (born 1980), Ukrainian businesswoman, daughter of Yulia Illya Tymoshenko (born 1999), Ukrainian footballer Kyrylo Tymoshenko (born 1989), Ukrainian statesman Luda Tymoshenko (born 1978), Ukrainian artist Maksym Tymoshenko (born 1972), Ukrainian culturologist and social activist Oleksandr Tymoshenko (born 1960), Ukrainian businessman, husband of Yulia Olexandra Tymoshenko (born 1972), Soviet-Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Yulia Tymoshenko (born 1960), former Prime Minister of Ukraine
Timoshenko Daria Timoshenko (born 1980), Russian-Azerbaijani figure skater Georgy Timoshenko (born 1966), Ukrainian chess grandmaster Semyon Timoshenko (1895–1970), Soviet-Ukrainian military commander Stephen Timoshenko (1878–1972), Russian-Ukrainian engineer Yevgeniy Timoshenko (born 1988), Ukrainian-American poker player
Tsimashenka Alyaksey Tsimashenka (born 1986), Belarusian footballer
See also
Eastern Slavic naming customs Murder of Russel Timoshenko, incident in which a 23-year-old NYPD officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Timoshenko Medal, awarded for contributions in applied mechanics. Timoshenko beam theory Timoleón Jiménez (nicknamed Timochenko), Colombian FARC commander.
References Ganzhina, I. M. (2001) Словарь современных русских фамилий. Moscow: Astrel. p. 472. . External links The origin of names and surnames