bendova

Bendova is a Slavic surname used in Czech and Slovak contexts. The feminine form Bendová is common, while the masculine form Bendov appears in many cases. In Czech and Slovak naming traditions, the suffix -ová denotes a feminine form of a surname, and -ov denotes the masculine form. The root Bend- in Bendov/Bendová can be derived from a personal name, a place, or an occupational nickname, but the exact origins vary by family lineage. Etymology is not uniform across all bearers of the name.

Beyond personal names, Bendova may appear as a toponym or fictional name in literature and media. In non-Slavic contexts, diacritics may be omitted or altered, producing spellings such as Bendova. There is no single, widely recognized meaning of Bendova beyond its use as a surname, and any other uses tend to be contextual or fictional rather than canonical.

Notable people with the surname Bendova or Bendová are not broadly documented in major encyclopedic sources; the name is primarily encountered in Slavic-language contexts and genealogical records. As with many surnames, individual family histories for Bendova/Bendová can vary significantly and are best explored through local records and genealogical research.

See also: Bendov, Bendová (diacritic variant). Spelling variations may arise from diacritic handling in non-Slavic languages and from transliteration practices.