Name «Zalom»

The name “Zalom” is a nickname that originated from the verb “zalomyty” (to bend or to curve) through regressive formation. An example of its usage can be found in a record from 1550: “Hryhoriy Havyrylovych syn Zalom” in the city of Bilozersk. The original meaning of this name, which derives from the common noun “zalom,” is likely associated with the concepts of 'indentation' or 'depression.'