Hebrew

Tikva

Pronounced TEEK-vuhShare

Meaning: Hope

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Tikva is Hebrew for hope. Its meaning gives the name a clear orientation toward the future.

Nicknames

  • Tiki

Spellings & variants

  • Tikvah

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Tikva comes from Hebrew.

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