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10/7/2023, 7:31 PM SeaHorse15
4/20/2021, 8:03 AM anonymous

Name Chekhov
Type Surname
Usage Russian
Scripts Чехов(Russian)
Other Forms FormsChekhova (feminine form), Chekov
Edit Status Statusnot set

Meaning & History

Possibly referred to someone from Czechia, or a derivative of the ancient Russian name Chekh or Chokh, which in turn relates to the verb chikhat "to sneeze". A famous bearer was the Russian writer Anton Chekhov (1860-1904).
Added 4/20/2021 by anonymous