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.
See Tova scored for your familyMeaning & origin
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.
Numerology of Tova
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.
How Tova sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Tova breaks down into 4 phonemes: /T-OW-V-AE/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
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.
The six signals, applied to Tova
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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
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.
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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