Azov is a common geographical name that refers to various locations worldwide. Some synonyms for the word Azov include Azov Sea, Azovskoye, Asov, Asow, and Azof. The Azov Sea is a small inland sea located in Eastern Europe that is connected to the Black Sea by the Kerch Strait. Azovskoye is the Russian name for the sea, while Asov and Asow are alternative spellings of the name. Azof is the archaic English name for the sea, and it was derived from the Turkish word for blue, "ayaz". These synonyms are frequently used interchangeably, depending on the language or region.