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GirlPronounced Danish /ˈtoː.və/; Swedish /ˈtuː.vɛ/Norwegian language family

Tove

Modern form of the Old Norse name Tófa, a short form of Þórfríðr.

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Tove is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Danish /ˈtoː.və/; Swedish /ˈtuː.vɛ/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationDanish /ˈtoː.və/; Swedish /ˈtuː.vɛ/
Language familyNorwegian

Meaning and history

Modern form of the Old Norse name Tófa, a short form of Þórfríðr.

Notes and context

Usage: norwegian, danish, swedish

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