Meaning & History
Veselá is a feminine surname primarily found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It serves as the feminine form of the masculine surname Veselý, which originates from a nickname meaning "cheerful" or "merry" in Czech and Slovak.
The surname was likely given to a person with a joyous disposition, and as with many Slavic surnames, the feminine form is created by altering the masculine ending -ý to -á. The name Viselá is relatively common in these regions and can be found throughout the Czech and Slovak diasporas.
According to Forebears, the surname Veselá appeared in records spanning multiple countries in Central Europe, reflecting migration patterns over the centuries.
- Meaning: Feminine form of Veselý, "cheerful"
- Origin: Czech, Slovak
- Type: Surname
- Main regions: Czech Republic, Slovakia
Sources: Forebears — veselá