About Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb is an American television news anchor, originally from Norman, Oklahoma. In Arabic, the name "Hoda" means "guidance", and is very popular among Arab women. The last name "Kotb" means "pole", and is a common surname among Egyptians. Kotb was born in Norman, Oklahoma, but grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia. She graduated from Fort Hunt High School in Alexandria, Virginia in 1982. She graduated in 1986 from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism. She is a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority.

Posted Oct. 22, 2009