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Lova

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Pronounced LOH-vah /ˈloʊ.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Swedish short form of Lovisa/Louise ('renowned warrior') and a Malagasy name; also read by sound as 'love'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Praise; renowned: Lova is Swedish/Malagasy. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'LOH-vah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowSwedish, Malagasy
MeaningVariously a Swedish short form of Lovisa/Louise ('renowned warrior') and a Malagasy name; also read by sound as 'love'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9939 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 426

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018882024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lova comes variously from a Swedish short form of Lovisa/Louise ('renowned warrior') and a Malagasy name; also read by sound as 'love' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'LOH-vah').

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian and Malagasy families. Rare, renowned at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Lova is variously a Swedish short form of Lovisa/Louise ('renowned warrior') and a Malagasy name — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LOH-vah').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Lova — Swedish/Malagasy; routes layered

Variations

LovahLovisa

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lova mean?

Lova is variously a Swedish short form of Lovisa/Louise ('renowned warrior') and a Malagasy name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lova?

It's said LOH-vah /ˈloʊ.vɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lova a boy or girl name?

Lova is a girl's name.

How popular is Lova?

Lova is a very rare name in the U.S.

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