Oznaova

Oznaova is a surname of Slavic origin that is relatively rare in public records. The form suggests a feminine surname in languages that use the -ova suffix for women, with masculine counterparts typically ending in -ov or -ev. While the exact etymology is not firmly documented in major reference works, it is commonly thought to derive from a root related to designating, marking, or naming, a pattern seen in several Slavic names that originate from nicknames, occupations, or topographic features.

In its use, Oznaova appears in a limited number of genealogical and civil records across various Slavic-speaking communities. Because the name is not widely cited in prominent encyclopedic sources, there are no broadly recognized notable individuals consistently associated with it in accessible public references.

As with many Slavic surnames, Oznaova reflects broader naming practices in which the -ova suffix marks feminine form, while the corresponding masculine surname would carry a related base ending. The name therefore illustrates how traditional Slavic naming conventions can create gendered variants within family names.

Related terms in the broader linguistic and onomastic context include roots associated with designation or naming and other common Slavic suffixes used to form surnames.