venkova

Venkova is a surname of Slavic origin that functions as the feminine form of the masculine surname Venkov (also written Venkov). It is found primarily in Bulgaria and North Macedonia, with bearers among the Slavic-speaking diaspora in Europe and North America. In Slavic naming conventions, the suffix -ova marks a female bearer, while the masculine form is -ov.

The name is generally derived from the given name Venko, a common Bulgarian/Macedonian diminutive or nickname, with the surname indicating lineage from an ancestor named Venko. Variants in spelling arise from different languages and orthographies; in Cyrillic the form is Венкова, and latinized forms include Venkova and Venkova. The corresponding masculine form is Венков (Venkov) or Venkov.

There are no widely known biographical articles or major historical figures specifically associated with the surname Venkova in standard reference works. The name is primarily encountered in regional and genealogical contexts, rather than as a widely recognized surname on an international stage.