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Tobias

Tobias is the romanization into Latin letters of the Koine Greek name Τωβίας, which itself is a Hellenization of the Biblical Hebrew name טוֹבִיה, Toviyah, 'Yah is good'. It is the name of several minor Biblical figures as well as a major character in the Book of Tobit. Tobias is a common male given name in English-speaking, German-speaking, Dutch-speaking, and Scandinavian-language regions.

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Meaning

Tobias is the romanization into Latin letters of the Koine Greek name Τωβίας, which itself is a Hell

Snapshot

A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered rare.

Popularity Over Time

U.S. Data (2000-2023)

Explore how the popularity of Tobias has changed over the last two decades.

Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Tobias is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Toviyyah, meaning "God is good". It appears in the Old Testament as the name of a righteous Israelite. The name gained prominence in Christian tradition through the Book of Tobit and has been used throughout Europe for centuries, often associated with piety and virtue.

Famous Namesakes

Tobias Forge, Tobias Fünke, Tobias Moretti, Tobias Sammet, Tobias Jesso Jr.

Nicknames & Variations

Tobi, Toby, Tobes

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