Tova
Tova is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Good”.
| Meaning | Good |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | טוֹבָה |
| Pronunciation | TOH-vah |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel, United States, Sweden |
Meaning and origin of Tova
Tova comes straight from the Hebrew adjective tovah, the feminine form of tov, 'good'. The same word appears in the creation story, where God sees that his work is good. As a personal name it spread among Ashkenazi Jews, often as a Hebrew counterpart to the Yiddish Gittel, which also means 'good'. It is also used in Scandinavia, where Tova is a separate form of the Old Norse Thorborg, linked to the god Thor.
Is Tova a Jewish name?
Tova is a Jewish name built on a key Hebrew word rather than a biblical character. It is often chosen to express the hope that a daughter will be good and bring goodness.
How popular is Tova?
Used steadily by Jewish families in Israel and abroad, and separately in Sweden and Norway.
Gifts with the name Tova
- Tova name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Tova baby gifts (Amazon)
- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tova
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tova mean?
Tova means 'Good'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Tova a Jewish name?
Tova is a Jewish name built on a key Hebrew word rather than a biblical character. It is often chosen to express the hope that a daughter will be good and bring goodness.
How do you pronounce Tova?
Tova is pronounced TOH-vah.
Is Tova a boy or girl name?
Tova is usually a girl name.