Last Name Mitova

The last name "Mitova" is of Bulgarian origin. It is a feminine form of the common Bulgarian surname "Mitev," which is derived from the given name Dimitar, a variation of the name "Dimitri," ultimately coming from the Greek name "Demetrios," meaning "devoted to Demeter."

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The meaning and origin of the last name Mitova

Mitova is a common surname in Bulgaria and other Slavic countries. The surname Mitova is derived from the male given name Mito, which is a diminutive form of Dimitar, a traditional Bulgarian name meaning "devoted to Demeter," the Greek goddess of agriculture. The suffix "-ova" is a feminine ending in Slavic languages, indicating that the surname belongs to a female. Therefore, Mitova can be interpreted as "daughter of Mito" or "belonging to Mito." The surname is most commonly found in Bulgaria, where it is associated with individuals of Bulgarian descent. The use of patronymic surnames in Bulgaria dates back to the medieval period when individuals were identified by their given name, followed by their father's name as a surname to establish their family lineage.

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