Zhirov

Zhirov (Жи́ров) is a Russian male surname. Its feminine counterpart is Zhirova. The surname is derived from the word жир (zhir, meaning "fat") and may refer to:


 * Vassiliy Jirov (born 1974), Kazakh boxer
 * Aleksandr Zhirov (1958–1983), Soviet alpine skier
 * Aleksandr Zhirov (born 1991), Russian footballer
 * Andrei Zhirov (born 1971), Russian footballer and coach
 * Nikolay Zhirov, Soviet bobsledder
 * Yevgeny Zhirov, Russian footballer
 * Marina Zhirova (born 1963), Russian sprinter