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Zhukov
Zhukov (name) means a Russian surname, most notably that of Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov, a celebrated World War II commander. Example: “Zhukov led the defense of Moscow against the German advance.”
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A Russian surname, most notably that of Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov, a celebrated World War II commander.
"Zhukov led the defense of Moscow against the German advance."
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Etymology
Zhukov comes from Russian Жу́ков (Žúkov), formed from жук (žuk, “beetle”) and -ов (-ov, a genitive possessive ending).
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What does “Zhukov” mean?
The word “Zhukov” means a Russian surname, most notably that of Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov, a celebrated World War II commander.
How do you use “Zhukov” in a sentence?
Here is “Zhukov” used in a sentence: “Zhukov led the defense of Moscow against the German advance.”
What part of speech is “Zhukov”?
“Zhukov” is a name.
What is the meaning of Zhukov?
"Zhukov" (name) means a Russian surname, most notably that of Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov, a celebrated World War II commander.
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