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Tova

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Tova is a given name, nickname and a surname. The name Tova has multiple origins. Deriving from Old Norse, it is thought to be a hypocoristic form of the name Þórfríðr.[1] Deriving from Hebrew, it is an adjective meaning "good".[citation needed]

Notable people with this name are listed below.

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  • Theresa Tova (born 1955), Canadian actress, singer and playwright

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References

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  1. ^ Teresa Norman, "Tova." A World of Baby Names. New York: Penguin, 2003. 504.