Tova
Tova is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “good, beautiful.” Tova derives from the Hebrew 'tov' meaning good — one of the most fundamental positive words in the language.
how do you pronounce Tova?
TOH-vah
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what does Tova mean?
The name Tova means “good, beautiful.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
Tova derives from the Hebrew 'tov' meaning good — one of the most fundamental positive words in the language. In Genesis, God declares creation 'tov' (good). The name carries this primal declaration of goodness. It is widely used in Jewish communities and has a warm, wholesome simplicity. Tova is often given to girls born on holidays or Shabbat.
where does the name Tova come from?
Wikipedia states Tova has multiple origins: as an Old Norse name it is thought to be a hypocoristic form of Þórfríðr, while separately, as a Hebrew name, it is an adjective meaning 'good' — not 'beautiful,' which isn't confirmed by anything retrieved here. Wiktionary adds that, as an old Swedish name, Tova is an equivalent of Tove, recorded in runic inscriptions and revived as a modern Swedish name in 1912.
what are the nicknames and variants of Tova?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Tova?
- Tova Borgnine (Norwegian-American businesswoman and cosmetics entrepreneur)
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what names go well with Tova?
Sibling names that share Tova's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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