Tikvah

Meaning of Tikvah

Tikvah is a female name with Hebrew origin. It is pronounced as TIK-vah (/tɪkˈvɑː/). The name Tikvah means "hope" in Hebrew. It carries a beautiful and positive connotation, making it an uplifting choice for parents seeking a meaningful name for their baby girl. While not extremely popular in recent years, Tikvah has seen some usage in the United States, with occurrences recorded as far back as 1983. Its rank on the popularity charts fluctuates, but it remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents who want to bestow upon their daughter a name that embodies optimism and resilience. Variations of this name include Tikva.

Pronunciation

Hebrew

  • Pronunced as TIK-vah (/tɪkˈvɑː/)

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Notable People Named Tikvah

Tikvah Alper was a physicist turned radiobiologist who made significant contributions to understanding the Prion theory and served as the director of the MRC Experimental Radiopathology Unit in London.
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