Tikva
Tikva is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Hope”.
| Meaning | Hope |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | תִּקְוָה |
| Pronunciation | TEEK-vah |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel, United States |
Meaning and origin of Tikva
Tikva is the Hebrew word for hope, best known from Hatikvah, 'The Hope', Israel's national anthem. In the Bible tikvah appears in several senses, including the 'cord' Rahab hung from her window in Joshua 2, which later Jewish readers linked with hope. As a name it was especially popular in the early years of the State of Israel and is now regarded as a classic.
Is Tikva a Jewish name?
Tikva is a Jewish name; hope is a central theme in Jewish prayer and in the Psalms and Prophets.
How popular is Tikva?
Known in Israel, particularly among older women; uncommon for babies today.
Gifts with the name Tikva
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- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tikva
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tikva mean?
Tikva means 'Hope'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Tikva a Jewish name?
Tikva is a Jewish name; hope is a central theme in Jewish prayer and in the Psalms and Prophets.
How do you pronounce Tikva?
Tikva is pronounced TEEK-vah.
Is Tikva a boy or girl name?
Tikva is usually a girl name.