Tikva

Tikva is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It comes from the Hebrew word tikvah, meaning "hope," and is commonly transliterated as Tikvah or Tikva. The name has been used by Jewish communities for generations and is popular in Israel and in the diaspora.

Beyond its use as a personal name, tikvah is also a common Hebrew noun for hope or expectation and appears in poetry, liturgy, and everyday speech. The word is closely associated with Hatikvah (הַתִּקְוָה), the national anthem of Israel, whose title means "The Hope."

Because of its meaning, Tikva is often chosen to symbolize optimism or resilience and is found in various cultural and charitable contexts. The spelling Tikva reflects modern Israeli usage, while Tikvah remains common in older transliteration and in some communities abroad.