Tova
/T-OW-V-AE/
Good, kind — Tova is the Hebrew word for good (the feminine form of tov). It carries the simple, deep blessing that runs through Jewish tradition, where being good is the basic moral measure and the most enduring quality a parent can wish on a daughter.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Tova is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Good, kind — Tova is the Hebrew word for good (the feminine form of tov). It carries the simple, deep blessing that runs through Jewish tradition, where being good is the basic moral measure and the most enduring quality a parent can wish on a daughter.”.
Tova is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "Good, kind — Tova is the Hebrew word for good (the feminine form of tov). It carries the simple, deep blessing that runs through Jewish tradition, where being good is the basic moral measure and the most enduring quality a parent can wish on a daughter." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Common among American, European families, Tova carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Tova's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Tova means “Good, kind — Tova is the Hebrew word for good (the feminine form of tov). It carries the simple, deep blessing that runs through Jewish tradition, where being good is the basic moral measure and the most enduring quality a parent can wish on a daughter.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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See Tova's full reading →What does Tova's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Tova resonates in either tradition.
Tova's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Tova's full reading →
Does Tova go with your family's names?
Tova breaks into 4 sounds: /T-OW-V-AE/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Tova sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Tova beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Tova — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Variants across cultures
Tova appears in different forms across languages and traditions. Each variant carries the same root meaning with a distinct sound and spelling shaped by local phonology.
Names similar to Tova
If Tova resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Jewish girl names, common in American families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Jewish girl names from the Love cluster
Names that sound similar
Jewish girl names that open with the same syllables as Tova
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Common questions about Tova
What does the name Tova mean?
Tova means "Good, kind — Tova is the Hebrew word for good (the feminine form of tov). It carries the simple, deep blessing that runs through Jewish tradition, where being good is the basic moral measure and the most enduring quality a parent can wish on a daughter.." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Tova a boy or girl name?
Tova is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Tova?
Tova is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish tradition, commonly among American, European families.
Is Tova a Jewish name?
Yes. Tova is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin.
What does Tova mean in Hebrew?
Tova originates from Hebrew, where it means "Good, kind — Tova is the Hebrew word for good (the feminine form of tov). It carries the simple, deep blessing that runs through Jewish tradition, where being good is the basic moral measure and the most enduring quality a parent can wish on a daughter.."
What are common nicknames for Tova?
Common short forms of Tova include Tovi, Toby.
What is the numerology of Tova?
Tova has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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