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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pet form of Covadonga
- Origin
- Spanish (short form of Covadonga)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- KOH-vah
Cova is a Spanish name, used as a shortened pet form of Covadonga. You may come across the claim that Cova means "cove" or "hollow" — that's actually a mix-up with the unrelated English word "cove." Per Wiktionary, Cova is simply a nickname for Covadonga, a name tied to a Marian shrine in Asturias, Spain.
Meaning & Origin of Cova
Meaning: Pet form of Covadonga.
Origin: Spanish (short form of Covadonga).
A common claim: Cova is sometimes said to mean 'cove' or 'hollow.' Actually: Cova is actually a pet form of Covadonga, a Spanish name tied to a Marian shrine in Asturias — it isn't related to the English word 'cove.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cova
KOH-vahIPA /ˈkoʊvə/
Popularity of Cova
SSA records run from 1913 to 2024: Cova's closest brush with popularity was in 1913, when it ranked #2599 with 7 babies given the name, while its most recent appearance was in 2024 at #7652 with 14 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Cova mean?
Pet form of Covadonga. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cova?
Cova is pronounced KOH-vah (IPA: /ˈkoʊvə/).
Is Cova a popular name right now?
Cova peaked at #2599 in 1913 and is ranked #7652 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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