Bozhidarova

Etymology

Bozhidarova is a Bulgarian feminine surname, derived as the feminine form of Bozhidarov, which itself means 'son of Bozhidar'. The root name Božidar is of Slavic origin, meaning 'divine gift', from the elements božĭjĭ 'divine' and darŭ 'gift'. This name is a Slavic calque of Theodore (Greek Theodoros, 'gift of God').

In Bulgarian, feminine surnames typically end in -ova, and Boziharova follows this pattern, denoting a female member of the Bozidarov family. The name is most common in Bulgaria, occasionally found in other Slavic countries.

Notable bearers include Slavka Bozhidarova, a Bulgarian volleyball player, and Ralitsa Bozhidarova, a Bulgarian biathlete.