Stojanova

Stojanova is a Slavic feminine surname formed from the masculine given name Stojan. In Bulgarian and Macedonian naming conventions, the suffix -ova is appended to indicate a female family name, while the corresponding masculine form is Stojanov (or Stoyanov in some transliterations). The given name Stojan derives from the Slavic root stoj- meaning to stand or to endure, a common element in South Slavic personal names.

Stojanova is most commonly found in Bulgaria and North Macedonia, reflecting the traditional use of -ova to feminize surnames in those languages. Due to migration and diaspora, bearers of the name appear in other parts of Europe and in countries with Bulgarian or Macedonian communities. The name may be rendered in various transliterations, such as Stoyanova or Stoyanova, depending on language and alphabet.

Related forms include Stojanov and Stoyanov for the masculine variant. The feminine forms in those languages can also appear as Stojanova or Stoyanova depending on the country and the local conventions for transliteration from Cyrillic.

Stojanova is thus a regional surname associated with Slavic heritage, reflecting patronymic naming patterns rather than a distinct clan or place.