Červený is a Czech surname derived from the adjective červený, meaning "red". It likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair, a ruddy complexion, or perhaps a fondness for the color.Notable BearersThe surname has been borne by several notable individuals, including:Jaroslav Červený (1895–1950), Czech footballerRudolf Červený (born 1989), Czech ice hockey playerSoňa Červená (1925–2023), Czech opera singer, actress and writerVáclav František Červený (1819–1896), Czech brass instrument maker and inventorAlex Cerveny (born 1963), Brazilian artist of Czech descentFrank S. Cerveny (born 1933), American Episcopalian clergymanLinguistic VariantsRelated surnames include Červenka, a diminutive form also meaning "little red one" or referring to a type of bird. Feminine forms include Červená and Červenková, the latter being a possessive form comparable to English "Mrs. Červený's" or a marriage-linked surname.Cultural SignificanceThe root červen- is common in Slavic color terms; Czech also has červenec (July) and červen (June), names for summer months associated with red fruits ripening.Meaning: "red"Origin: CzechType: Surname (nickname origin)Usage regions: Czech Republic, Slovakia; diaspora communities