Nulová

Nulová is a Czech-language surname and a feminine adjective form meaning zero. In Czech naming customs, feminine surnames typically take the suffix -ová, so the masculine form of the surname would usually be Nul or Nulový. The use of Nulová therefore reflects standard Czech gender agreement in onomastics.

The origin of the surname is linked to the noun nula, meaning zero, with the suffix -ová indicating a female form. While the precise genealogical origins can vary by family, the association with zero or numerical concepts is a common thematic thread in its etymology. The name is found in historical and contemporary records in the Czech Republic and among Czech-speaking communities abroad.

As an adjective, nulová is used to describe feminine nouns in contexts such as mathematics, statistics, or law. Examples include nulová hodnota (zero value) and nulová odchylka (zero deviation). In legal or administrative language, nulová can signify a null or nonexistent quantity or effect.

In onomastics and sociolinguistics, Nulová illustrates a typical pattern of Czech surname formation, where many feminine forms end with -ová in contrast to the masculine root. This pattern reflects broader Slavic naming conventions and the grammatical gender system that governs surname usage in Czech-speaking societies.

See also: nula, nulový, Czech surnames.