The surname "Semenova" is pronounced /sɛmɛnɔvə/ and derived from the Russian masculine form of the name "Semen." The spelling reflects the Cyrillic alphabet, which is used in many Slavic languages, including Russian. In English, the name may be spelled with a different romanization system, such as Semenova or Semyonova. However, the correct pronunciation remains as /sɛmɛnɔvə/. The name is relatively common in Russia and often used as a family name.