Kantorov (surname) explained

Kantorov or Kantorow is a jewish surname.

Etymology and spelling

In Israel and among Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews, the surname Hassan (Hebrew: חסן) is derived as a spelling variant of Hazzan ("cantor")^[1] and the word Cantor in English, this prayer leader is often referred to as a cantor, a term also used in Christianity.

List of variant spellings

• In French: Kantorow
• In Russian: Канторов

People

A

• Alexander Kantorov (born 1947), Russian conductor
• Alexandre Kantorow (born 1997), French pianist

J

• Jean-Jacques Kantorow (born 1945), French violinist and conductor

See also

• Cantor (surname)
• Kantor (surname)
• Kanter, surname

Notes and References

1. https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/.premium-what-does-your-name-mean-1.5244607 What Does Your Jewish Name Mean? - "Cantor: Cantor, Chazzan, Hassan, Singer, Zinger, Schulzinger, Meshoyrer, Soloway or Soloveitchik"