The meaning and origin of the surname Filatov

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:40

Let's name only two worthy representatives of this surname. The first is a doctor by the will of God (sorry for the high-pitched style, but this is true) ophthalmologist Vladimir Petrovich Filatov, who made a breakthrough in world medical science, giving hundreds of thousands of people who lost their sight a chance to enjoy the colors of the world around them again.

The second is the beloved actor, director, publicist Leonid Alekseevich Filatov. His compatriots remembered his talented works and the deep genuine grief of the most worthy representatives of the Russian theater community from the untimely death of the brightest creative individuality.

Remembering them, let's ask ourselves: "What is the origin story of the Filatov family name?"

Theophylact's Miracle

Scholars-etymologists in their main version associate it with the ancient Greek and early Christian tradition. If we consider this questionesoterically, then its education should be attributed to the Silver Age of mankind, when beneficence was in honor and power, when a kind of tandem ruled the people: leaders and priests, classified as saints. The origin of the Filatov family is based on ancient history.

The man who gave rise to the surname we are considering lived in the VIII century in the original stronghold of the Christian faith, ancient Constantinople. His name was Theophilatus. The power of Theophilates' Faith was amazed even by his ruler, Emperor Constantine, who, as we know, was classified as a saint. This man possessed the gift to work miracles for the salvation of his people. While monastic in a monastery on the shores of the Black Sea, when his fellow tribesmen were exhausted from a strong desire to drink water, he once, by the power of prayer, forced an empty jug to exude moisture, which quenched their thirst. As is obvious, the origin of the Filatov surname is associated with the further historical transformation of the name Feofilat.

The path of penance

However, according to esotericism, a gift to a person is given by God not just like that, but as a reward for serving them. In the name of possessing it, the saint certainly undertakes to continue his penance. Having become the head of the Nicomedia Church, Theophilatus (protected by the gods) continued his path of service: he washed the wounds of lepers, built monasteries, took care of orphans.

Thus, the origin of the Filatov family is based on personal charisma and unconditional respect by society for his asceticism. We are talking about the recognition of the merits of a person who, according to all the canons of any Faith, can reallycall holy.

Indeed, this was one of those early Christian church lords who, exposed to power, remained essentially the same monk, capable of working miracles by faith. At the same time, he perceived his high status humbly and meekly, nothing more than a burden of service.

Other versions of creating a surname

However, studying the origin of the Filatov family, one can come across alternative points of view. According to the first of them, its founders are the Georgian kings of the Filat dynasty. Their genealogy can be traced back to 787 AD, starting from King Ashot the Great. By the way, they were related to a well-known Russian military leader who died heroically on the Borodino field, an associate of Suvorov and Kutuzov, commander-in-chief of the Second Western Army, Infantry General Pyotr Ivanovich Bagration.

Following this version, it can be assumed that the surname Filatov inherited its origin and meaning from a certain ancestor, awarded the name Filat. What does it mean? In pagan antiquity, priests (priests) gave names to people, many of whom could feel what this person would be like. The possession of this name implied the unconditional presence of talent. Filat is characterized by non-triviality, the possession of hidden abilities.

Less plausible, though somewhat possible, is the linguistic version. According to her, a Russian Cossack fell in love with a Greek woman during a campaign and brought her home from the campaign. The girl called him "fila" (in Greek "beloved"). The story is, of course, romantic…

Conclusion

If we talk about the proportion among the population, then the surname we are studying is in the first hundred. The explanation for this is obvious: after all, the origin of the surname Filatov directly relates to church tradition. At the same time, the nationality of its carriers is quite universal. It mainly includes representatives of many nations that profess Christianity.

However, it is worth noting that in the modern world, surnames have etymologically ceased to reflect the main sign of their creation. This is due to the fact that dozens of generations of people have been passing their surnames from parents to children mechanically, following the established procedure. Under such circumstances, both an atheist and a representative of another faith may be among the Filatovs.