Kolev (Bulgarian: Колев) is a common Bulgarian surname derived from the name of Nikolaj, Kolja. It is the surname of sons and daughters (for women: Koleva) of a father who is named Nikolaj. Notable people with the name Kolev include:

Kolev
PronunciationKolev
Origin
Word/nameBulgarian
Region of originCentral Bulgaria
Other names
Variant form(s)Koleva(f), Nikolaj, Kolio, Nikola