Tymoshenko

Tymoshenko () or Timoshenko () 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.

Famous Tymoshenkos or Timoshenkos

• Stephen Timoshenko (1878–1972), Ukrainian engineer (born in the Russian Empire), father of modern engineering mechanics
• Semyon Timoshenko (1895–1970), Marshal of the Soviet Union, senior Red Army officer at the time of the German invasion of 1941
• Yulia Tymoshenko (born 1960), former Prime Minister of Ukraine
• Alexandra Timoshenko (born 1972), former Soviet individual Rhythmic Gymnast (an element in rhythmic gymnastics is named after her)
• Daria Timoshenko (born 1980), an Azerbaijani figure skater, a winner of the 1999 World Junior championships
• Yevgeniy Timoshenko (born 1988), an American poker player

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.
• Timoleón Jiménez (nicknamed Timochenko), Colombian FARC commander.

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