Řehová is a Czech feminine surname derived from the masculine name Řeha. The suffix -ová is a typical Czech feminine ending added to surnames. This naming pattern is standard in Czech and other Slavic languages, where feminine versions of surnames are formed to indicate a female bearer, often the wife or daughter of the male bearer.
The root of the surname traces back to the given name Řehoř, which is the Czech form of Gregory. Ultimately, Gregory derives from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), meaning "watchful" or "alert." Not only is Gregory a classic Christian name due to the veneration of saints and popes by that name, popular from the Middle Ages through modern times, the linguistic and religious history adds layers to this unique surname. Surnames derived from first names based on religious and saintly associations are typical and often highlight a family's cultural and religious antecedents within the Czech cultural sphere.
- Meaning: Feminine form of Řeha, descendant of Řehoř
- Origin: Czech
- Type: Surname with feminine suffix -ová
- Usage regions: Czech Republic