The Bulgarian patronymic surname Bakalov (Bulgarian: Бакалов; /bəˈkɑːlɒv/) is derived from the Ottoman Turkish word bakkal, which in turn was derived from the Arabic word baqqāl. Translated, it refers to a greengrocer.[1][2] The name is also found in Russia and Ukraine.[3]

Bakalov
Pronunciation/bəˈkɑːlɒv/
Language(s)Bulgarian
Origin
MeaningA grocer or greengrocer

Notable people with this surname include:

References

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  1. ^ Tagger, Mathilde A. (1 December 2009). "A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames in Bulgaria: A Window on Its History". Avotaynu. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  2. ^ Nicoloff, Assen (1975). Bulgarian Folklore, Folk Beliefs, Customs, Folksongs, Personal Names. Cleveland: A. Nicoloff. p. 113. OCLC 1676529.
  3. ^ "Bakalov Surname". Forebears. Retrieved 3 March 2023.