Klimovka

Klimovka is a Russian (and potentially other Slavic languages) surname. Surnames ending in "-ka" are typically feminine forms, derived from the masculine surname Klimov. Thus, Klimovka generally refers to a female descendant of a man named Klim or a female married to a man named Klimov. The surname Klimov itself is derived from the given name Klim, a shortened form of Kliment (Clement). The name ultimately traces back to the Latin "Clemens," meaning mild or merciful. As a surname, Klimovka identifies family lineage and geographical origin linked to individuals named Klim. Distribution patterns of the surname can provide insights into historical migration and settlement patterns within Russia and surrounding Slavic countries.