Khaimov, Chaimov, Haimov (, , Ḥaimov) is a Russianized Hebrew last name which means "life" (Hebrew: חיים), primarily used by the Jews of Kavkaz, also known as Mountain Jews, Bukharan Jews, and other Central Asian Jews (mostly Tajikistan and Uzbekistan). Notable Khaimovs Guy Haimov (; born 1986), Israeli professional association football goalkeeper Tamara Haimov (תמרה חיימוב), Israeli big brother contestant Related names Khaimovich () Haim References Jewish surnames Russian-language surnames