Yezhova

Yezhova is the feminine form of the Russian surname Ежов (masculine) or Ежова (feminine). The name is derived from the Russian word for hedgehog, еж (yeżh), with the common suffix -ов/-ова that marks a family relationship or lineage in Slavic naming conventions. As a result, Yezhova typically means “belonging to Yezhov” or “daughter of Yezhov” in traditional usage.

In English-language texts, the surname is often rendered as Yezhova, with transliteration variants such as Ezhova or Ezheva used depending on the transliteration system. Like many Russian surnames, Yezhova follows gendered forms; men in the same family generally use the masculine form Yezhov, while women use Yezhova.

The surname is found among Russian-speaking populations and across the post-Soviet space. It is not associated with a specific occupation or region beyond its linguistic origins. As with other patronymic-derived surnames, its distribution reflects historical naming practices rather than a particular cultural or geographic niche.