Meaning & History
Todorova is the feminine form of the Bulgarian surname Todorov. Both are derived from the given name Todor, which in turn is a Bulgarian, Serbian, and Macedonian form of Theodore, a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of god" from θεός (theos) "god" and δῶρον (doron) "gift". The suffix -ova specifically marks it as a belonging to a male Todorov, used in Slavic tradition for wives and daughters. While Todorova itself is not widespread among famous figures, the masculine form Todorov has been borne by many notable people, recognized through Slavic naming conventions for women.
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Todorov