Meaning & History
Kozlova is the feminine form of the Russian surname Kozlov. The name is derived from the Russian word козёл (kozyol), meaning "male goat" or "billy goat." Originally, it served as an occupational nickname for a goatherd or someone who tended goats. Such descriptive surnames became common in Russian culture, where animal-based epithets evolved into family names passed down through generations.
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Kozlov (surname)