| Meaning | good, pleasing |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | To-va |
About Tova
Strong yet gentle, this name strikes a beautiful balance between traditional roots and contemporary sensibility. The crisp consonants bookending the warm vowel sounds create a pleasing auditory experience. It's refreshingly uncommon in many regions, offering parents seeking distinctiveness without venturing into unfamiliar territory. The name possesses an understated elegance that doesn't demand attention but quietly commands respect. Short and sweet, it pairs well with longer middle or surnames while standing confidently on its own. Tova has an international quality that transcends cultural boundaries, making it an excellent choice for families with diverse backgrounds or those who value global citizenship.
Nicknames for Tova
| Tov |
| Tovie |
| Vava |
Famous People Named Tova
| Tova Magnusson-Norling | Swedish actress and director |
| Tova Feldshuh | American actress and singer |
| Tova Mirvis | American author |
| Tova Borgnine | American businesswoman and widow of actor Ernest Borgnine |
| Tova Berlinski | Israeli fashion designer |
| Tova Ringer | Swedish singer-songwriter |
| Tova Morcos | Israeli radio and TV presenter |
| Tova Herskovitz | American artist and sculptor |
| Tova Damari | Israeli singer |
| Tova Gerge | Swedish artist |
| Tova Beverly Nerenberg | Canadian fashion designer |
| Tova O'Brian | Australian journalist and news presenter |
| Tova Heinemann | German-American artist and educator |
| Tova Malomo | Nigerian actress |
| Tova Roos | Swedish actress |
| Tova Gallagher | American professional snowboarder |
| Tova Benaderet | American actress and voice actress |
| Tova Mozard | Swedish journalist and TV presenter |
Characters Named Tova
| Tova Nihai | Character from the "Star Trek" novel "A Time for War, A Time for Peace" |
| Tova Stark | Character from the novel "The Falconer" by Elizabeth May |
| Tova Cragrock | Character from the "Warcraft" series of video games |
| Tova Jovovich | Character from the "Resident Evil" film series |
| Tova Korner | Character from the TV series "Kvodo" |
| Tova Brack | Character from the book "Child of the Prophecy" by Juliet Marillier |
| Tova Thule | Character from the video game "ELEX" |
| Tova Reese | Character from the TV series "The Gifted" |
| Tova Baar | Character from the novel "The City of Mirrors" by Justin Cronin |
| Tova Markus | Character from the TV series "The Last Man on Earth" |
| Tova Gavon | Character from the book "Edda" by Conor Kostick |
| Tova Berkman | Character from the novel "Girls in Trouble" by Caroline Leavitt |
| Tova Polonius | Character from the book "Resurrection" by Leo Tolstoy |
| Tova Olafsdatter | Character from the TV series "Vikings" |
| Tova Resnick | Character from the book "Skating on the Edge" by Joelle Charbonneau |
| Tova Gentry | Character from the book "Skinny" by Donna Cooner |
| Tova Sandell | Character from the TV series "Jordskott" |
| Tova Lind | Character from the novel "Our Friends in Berlin" by Anthony Quinn |
| Tova Gluk | Character from the book "A Kingdom of Exiles" by S.B. Nova |
| Tova Shatter-Shield | Character from the video game "The Elder Scrolls V - Skyrim" |