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Tobias

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
The Lord is good
Pronunciation
toh-BY-us
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew 'Toviyah', from 'tov' (good) and 'Yah' (God).

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • TobiahHebrew

    Hebrew form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Tobias

    Protagonist the Book of Tobit in the Old Testament Apocrypha.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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