Kováová

Kováová is a surname of Czech and Slovak origin. It is the feminine form of the occupational surname Kovář, which translates to "smith" or "blacksmith." This surname indicates a historical occupation of an ancestor. The name Kovář is widespread in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and consequently, Kováová is also a common feminine surname in these countries.

The root of the surname lies in the Proto-Slavic word *kovati, meaning "to forge" or "to hammer." Blacksmiths were essential members of medieval communities, responsible for crafting tools, weapons, and other metal objects. As surnames became hereditary, many individuals adopted names based on their profession, leading to the prevalence of Kovář and its derivatives. The feminine form Kováová is created by adding the common feminine suffix "-ová" to the masculine root. This grammatical convention is standard for female surnames in Czech and Slovak languages.