Coby
KOH-bee
Boy · Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter, holder of the heel
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Kobi
Boy · Hebrew · Short name
- Meaning
- Supplanter; holder of the heel.
- Pronunciation
- KOH-BEE
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United Kingdom (2025)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Hebrew diminutive of Jacob (Ya'akov) or Yoruba origin as described in [Kobi — A Vibrant, Timeless Name with Global Roots | NameverseHub](https://nameversehub.com/names/kobi).
Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025
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Languages in use: Hebrew, Yoruba
Commonly used in: International
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