balonová

Balonová is a feminine surname used in Czech and Slovak contexts. It is the standard feminine form of the masculine surname Balon, created by the common Slavic convention of adding -ová to indicate a female bearer. The root Balon is typically linked to the noun balon, meaning balloon or ball, a loanword in Czech and Slovak; the exact origin of the surname can vary by family and region.

In Czech and Slovak onomastics, the suffix -ová marks feminine forms of surnames, while men bear the form Balon. The surname Balonová is found primarily among Czech and Slovak populations and in diaspora communities around the world. Spelling follows local orthographic rules, with Balonová representing the standard feminine form in both languages.

As a surname, Balonová reflects broader naming practices in Central Europe that assign gendered endings to family names. These conventions help indicate family relationships and lineage within official records and social contexts.