Barov
Barov is a proper noun used in several contexts, most commonly as a surname in Slavic-speaking regions and occasionally as a toponym in place-name traditions. In onomastics, Barov is typically masculine, with Barova serving as the feminine form in languages that mark gender in surnames. The name is often understood as patronymic or toponymic, historically denoting descent from an ancestor named Bar or from a locality bearing a related root. Barov-like surnames are attested in countries such as Bulgaria, Russia, Serbia, and other parts of the region, though the exact distribution varies by country and period.
Beyond personal names, Barov has appeared as a toponym in historical records and in fiction, where it
There is no single authoritative definition that applies to Barov beyond its use as a name; researchers