Zakharovo

Zakharovo is a Russian surname. It is the feminine form of the surname Zakharov.

Origin and Meaning:

The surname Zakharov (and consequently Zakharovo) is derived from the Russian male given name Zakhar (Захар), which is a variant of the biblical name Zechariah. Zechariah means "God has remembered" in Hebrew. Thus, Zakharovo essentially means "belonging to Zakhar" or "of Zakhar's lineage."

Gendered Surnames in Russian:

In Russian, surnames often have different forms depending on the gender of the bearer. For male individuals, the surname is Zakharov. For female individuals, the surname is Zakharovo. This distinction is a grammatical feature reflecting the gender agreement prevalent in the Russian language.

Distribution:

The surname, in both its male and female forms, is relatively common throughout Russia and in countries with significant Russian-speaking populations, such as Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.

Notable People:

Individuals with the surname Zakharovo may include, but are not limited to:

• Maria Zakharova, a Russian diplomat and the Director of the Information and Press Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

This is not an exhaustive list, as many individuals with the surname may not be widely known.