Hova (slang)
Pronunciation: /hoev-ah/
What does Hova mean?
Jay Z’s nickname.
Other Jay Z Nicknames: Jigga, Hov
Hova Origin: Since 2001, Jay-Z has been using his nicknames Hov and Hova, which are both shortened forms of Jay-Hova, it’s a version/play of the word Jehovah, the Hebrew word for God. Jay-Z has called himself the “god” of rap; Read more.
Example sentence: “Jay Z also goes by Hova.”
Hova in songs:
“Niggas said Hova was over, such dummies” – Jay-Z, Success.
“Won’t stop ’til I meet Hova and my momma’s in a Rover” – Joey Bada$$, Waves.
“Maybach bumper sticker read: “What would Hova do?”” – Kanye West, Otis.
“Hova flow the Holy Ghost, get the hell up out your seats” – Jay-Z, No Church in the Wild.