name
Kovac
KOH-vak
Kovac (name) means a surname from Czech, Slovak, Slovene, or Serbo-Croatian, ultimately meaning "blacksmith.". Example: “Kovac was the star goalkeeper on the national team.”
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A surname from Czech, Slovak, Slovene, or Serbo-Croatian, ultimately meaning "blacksmith."
"Kovac was the star goalkeeper on the national team."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Kovacs
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Etymology
Comes from Czech and Slovak Kováč, Slovene Kovač, or Serbo-Croatian Kòvač, all meaning "blacksmith". It is a doublet of Kovack and Kovach.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Kovac” mean?
The word “Kovac” means a surname from Czech, Slovak, Slovene, or Serbo-Croatian, ultimately meaning "blacksmith.".
How do you pronounce “Kovac”?
“Kovac” is pronounced KOH-vak (/ˈkoʊvæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kovac” in a sentence?
Here is “Kovac” used in a sentence: “Kovac was the star goalkeeper on the national team.”
What part of speech is “Kovac”?
“Kovac” is a name.
