Tovah

Tovah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word tov, meaning good, and the feminine suffix -ah, which together form a name often interpreted as conveying goodness or virtue. Variants of the name include Tova and, in English-speaking contexts, the transliteration Tovah.

In contemporary usage, Tovah appears in Jewish communities and among English-speaking populations. The spelling can vary, with Tova serving as a common form in some contexts, while Tovah remains a recognized variant in others.

Notable individuals named Tovah include Tovah Feldshuh (born 1952), an American actress and singer. Feldshuh has had a prolific career on stage and screen and is known for her work in theater, television, and film. She won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play in 2004 for Golda’s Balcony, a one-woman show about Golda Meir, cementing her prominence in American performing arts.