nevyhovova

Nevyhova, commonly written with diacritics as Nevyhovová, is a Slavic surname used in Czechia and Slovakia. In these naming traditions, the feminine form of a surname is typically created by adding the suffix -ová, so a woman bearing this surname would be referred to as Nevyhovová.

Etymology and form: The surname is believed to originate from the verb vyhovět, meaning to comply or to satisfy. The prefix ne- gives a sense of negation, producing a semantic association with “not meeting” or “not satisfying.” This pattern—forming a descriptive nickname or attribute that later becomes a family name—is common in Slavic onomastics. Non-diacritic spellings, such as nevyhova, may appear in historical records or in contexts outside Czech and Slovak-speaking regions.

Distribution and usage: The name is most commonly found among Czech and Slovak descendant communities and in diaspora populations. Like many other -ová surnames, the feminine form Nevyhovová is standard for women in countries where this convention is practiced, while masculine forms may vary or be less widely attested in non-Slavic settings.

Notable people: There are no widely recognized individuals with the surname Nevyhovová in major international reference works. The name may appear in regional genealogical records, local histories, or census data.

See also: Slavic surnames, Czech and Slovak naming customs, the feminine suffix -ová in surnames.