Chekhova

Chekhova is a surname of Russian origin. It is the feminine form of the surname Chekhov. The most notable bearer of this name is Anton Chekhov, a renowned Russian playwright and short-story writer. His works are considered classics of world literature and have had a profound influence on modern drama and prose. The name Chekhova itself is not typically used as a given name but rather as a surname indicating a female descendant or relation of someone named Chekhov. While Anton Chekhov is the most famous individual associated with the root of the name, other individuals might also carry the Chekhova surname. The etymology of the surname Chekhov is believed to be derived from the word "chekh," which can refer to a Czech person, suggesting a possible ancestral connection to Bohemia. Alternatively, it might stem from the word "chekhat," meaning "to wait" or "to lie in ambush," though this interpretation is less commonly cited. The surname has spread beyond Russia due to emigration and is now found in various countries.