Blackbird or smith
Kova has multiple potential etymological roots depending on the cultural context. In Finnish, 'kova' translates to 'hard' or 'tough', while in Slavic languages, it is often a diminutive or root related to 'kovar' meaning 'blacksmith'. Additionally, it is sometimes cited as a Hopi name meaning 'blackbird'.
Less common today
Kova isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,346 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the 'The Young Elites' series · The Young Elites
A character in the video game 'World of Warcraft' · World of Warcraft
