Esterova

Esterova is a surname and a place name used in Slavic-speaking regions. As a surname, Esterova is the feminine form of Esterov in languages that mark gender in surnames, such as Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, and Russian. The surname Esterov is typically derived from the given name Esther, with the suffix -ov/-ová indicating belonging or descent, so Esterova can be understood as “belonging to Ester” or “descendant of Ester.”

As a toponym, Esterova appears as the name of several small settlements in Central and Eastern Europe. In toponymy, such names commonly arise from a family name once associated with early inhabitants or from the given name itself. Places named Esterova are usually rural and small, and they are commonly governed as part of larger municipalities or districts.

In cultural and historical contexts, Esterova may be encountered as a personal or family name in Slavic literature and records. The form reflects standard Slavic naming patterns that pair a family stem with a gendered suffix, and it exemplifies how personal names can become place names through settlement histories.