významov

Významov is a proper noun that can refer to either a surname or a toponym in Slavic-language contexts, most commonly Czech or Slovak. The form follows the common Slavic pattern of creating surnames and place names with the suffix -ov, which often denotes possession, association, or origin.

Etymology

The name is derived from význam, a Czech and Slovak word meaning meaning, significance, or importance. The suffix -ov attaches to a root to form a masculine surname or a toponym, yielding a sense of “belonging to” or “place of significance.” The underlying root traces back to Proto-Slavic origins.

As a surname

Významov is used as a masculine surname in Czechia and Slovakia, with the feminine form Významová. Surname usage is typically regional, appearing among families with historical ties to Czech or Slovak communities and, through migration, in diaspora populations. Genealogical records may provide the distribution and family histories of individuals bearing the name.

As a toponym

In Slavic toponymy, names built with -ov are common for villages or locales, often reflecting geographic or historical associations. While specific contemporary settlements named Významov are not widely documented in major reference works, toponymic formations of this type are a recognized feature in Czech and Slovak geographical naming. Precise examples would require consultation of national gazetteers or historical maps.

Notable people

There are no widely recognized figures with the surname Významov documented in major encyclopedias. Smaller genealogical or local histories may mention individuals with this name.

See also

Význam (meaning), toponymic and etymological related forms in Czech and Slovak.