Chakarov or Chakarova (feminine) is a Bulgarian last name derived from the Armenian name Chakar and may refer to: Dzhevdet Chakarov, Bulgarian Minister of Environment and Water from 2005 to 2009; see Stanishev Government Georgi Chakarov, a Bulgarian footballer Ivan Chakarov, a Bulgarian world class weightlifter Zhorzheta Chakarova, a Bulgarian actress; see List of Bulgarian actors