Meaning & History
Kazlova is the Belarusian feminine form of the surname Kazlow. The name derives from the Belarusian word казёл (kaziol), meaning \"male goat\", and likely designated a goatherd or someone who worked with goats. In Belarusian naming traditions, feminine forms like Kazlova are common, contrasting with masculine forms such as Kazloŭ. Cognates exist in other Slavic languages: Russian Kozlova, Czech Kozlová, and Polish Kozioł, which all share the goat-related origin.
- Meaning: feminine form of 'goatherd' (from 'kaziol' meaning 'goat')
- Type: Surname
- Origin: Belarusian
- Usage regions: Belarus
Related Names
Sources: Forebears — kazlova