stavova

Stavova is a surname of Czech and Slovak origin. In the naming traditions of those languages, the feminine form of a surname is commonly formed by adding the suffix -ová to the masculine form, so Stavova represents the female bearer form of the surname Stav. The root Stav is a common element in Slavic vocabularies and is related to the Czech and Slovak word stav, meaning state, condition, or status.

The surname may have originated from a descriptive nickname, a status reference, or a toponymic source in historical contexts. Over time, Stavova has been borne by individuals in Czech and Slovak communities, as well as by descendants abroad. In records, the surname is typically written with diacritics in its original form, but transliteration in non-Central European contexts may result in Stavova without diacritics or slight variations such as Stavová in languages that retain diacritics.

There are no widely recognized internationally prominent individuals strictly associated with the surname Stavova, and the name is mainly encountered in genealogical or regional contexts. For research purposes, it is helpful to check related forms such as Stav (masculine) and other -ová surnames in Czech and Slovak genealogical sources.