Tova
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Tova: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2023.
Tova is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from Tovah, meaning "good" or "pleasant." It shares roots with the Hebrew word "tov," which appears in the popular phrase "Tov me'od" from Genesis, declaring creation "very good." Famous bearers include Tova Borgnine, a Norwegian-born actress and entrepreneur, and Tova Feldshuh, the acclaimed American actress who originated the role of Golde in the Broadway production of *Fiddler on the Roof*. While Tova lacks direct place name connections, its Swedish and Norwegian form, Tove, shares the same root and is common in Scandinavia. Notably, the name has a modern variation, Tovah, often spelled with an 'h' to emphasize the Hebrew heritage, though Tova remains the more streamlined and internationally popular version.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20233 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7493 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2023
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y