Kyselý

Kyselý is a Czech surname meaning "sour" in the Czech language. It likely originated as a nickname for a person perceived as having a sour disposition or bad mood, following a common pattern in Slavic surnames where personal traits became hereditary family names.

Notable Bearers

One notable bearer is Milan Kyselý (born 16 March 1955), a Czech rower who competed in the men's eight event at the 1980 Summer Olympics. This Olympic legacy ties the name to Czech sports history.

Cultural Context

Surnames derived from personal characteristics are widespread in Czech nomenclature, often from physical or personality traits. Kyselý illustrates this practice, similar to other semantic sobriquet surnames. The feminine form Kyselá follows standard Czech morphology.

• Meaning: Sour
• Origin: Czech
• Type: Descriptive nickname
• Regions: Czech Republic