Pnové

Pnová is a term that can function as a Slavic feminine surname or as a toponym in Central European naming traditions. In Czech and Slovak, many surnames formed from masculine roots are adapted for women by adding the suffix -ová; thus Pnová would typically be the feminine form of a surname derived from Pnov or from a place name connected to that root.

Etymology and usage: The exact origin of the root Pnov is not clearly established in standard reference works. It could originate from a given name, a local place name, or another root common in Slavic surname formation. Without a specific context, it is difficult to assign a definitive origin or meaning to Pnová.

Notable uses: There are no widely recognized individuals, families, or places documented in major reference sources under the name Pnová. In genealogical contexts, the feminine form Pnová would be used for female bearers of a related surname, while the masculine form would typically be Pnov.

Related terms: The name follows a common Slavic pattern of gendered surnames, with feminine forms ending in -ová. The masculine variant would typically be Pnov. The pattern is similar to other Czech and Slovak surnames that attach -ová to masculine roots.