Tova: meaning of the Hebrew name
טוֹבָה
Pronounced TOH-va
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #138 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Tova
Tova means goodness of heart, kindness and generosity. A long-standing Hebrew name for good character, and the Hebrew counterpart of the Yiddish name Gittel.
Tova in Hebrew
Tova is written טובה in Hebrew (with vowel points: טוֹבָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- טTet
- וVav
- בBet
- הHe
Gematria value: 22 (Tet 9 + Vav 6 + Bet 2 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninggoodness
- PronunciationTOH-va
- Hebrewטובה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Tova ranked #138 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (103 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #118, in 2022.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 138 | 103 |
| 2023 | 125 | 124 |
| 2022 | 118 | 136 |
| 2021 | 130 | 126 |
| 2020 | 136 | 112 |
| 2019 | 137 | 106 |
| 2018 | 129 | 116 |
| 2017 | 131 | 107 |
| 2016 | 129 | 105 |
| 2015 | 135 | 96 |
| 2014 | 131 | 98 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Tova
What does the name Tova mean?
Tova means goodness of heart, kindness and generosity. A long-standing Hebrew name for good character, and the Hebrew counterpart of the Yiddish name Gittel.
How do you pronounce Tova?
Tova is pronounced TOH-va in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tova in Hebrew?
Tova is written טובה in Hebrew (with vowel points: טוֹבָה).
How popular is the name Tova in Israel?
In 2024, Tova ranked #138 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (103 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #118, in 2022. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Tova?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling טובה adds up to 22 (Tet 9 + Vav 6 + Bet 2 + He 5).
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