Kohútová is the feminine form of the Slovak surname Kohút. The name is derived from a word meaning "rooster" and originated as a nickname for a proud or boastful person. This surname type is common across various Slavic languages — the Czech equivalent is Kohout (with its feminine form Kohoutová), the Polish version is Kogut, and the Ukrainian variant is Kohut. The root name Kohut (meaning "rooster" in Ukrainian) and the Slovene Kokot (also meaning "rooster") are linguistically related. Notable Bearers Among notable individuals with the surname Kohútová, the most prominent is Berta Berkovich Kohútová (1921–2021), a Slovak dressmaker and Holocaust survivor who documented her wartime experiences. The masculine form Kohút is borne by figures such as Emanuel Kohút (born 1982), a Slovak volleyball player, and Michal Kohút (born 2000), a Czech footballer. Meaning: "rooster" — derived from a nickname for a proud person Origin: Slovak (feminized from Kohút) Type: occupational/nickname surname Usage regions: Slovakia, Czech Republic (as Kohoutová), Poland (as Kogut)