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Tobias

Tobias is a boy's name deriving from Hebrew and Greek roots, meaning "God is good." Thanks to the Book of Tobias in the Deuterocanon/Apocrypha of the Bible, this name became popular for parents of the Christian and Jewish faith. In English-speaking countries, the name is often shortened to Toby, a standalone legend in its own right. Tobias, however, comes from a long line of distinguished and culturally significant figures, from eighteenth-century novelist Tobias Smollet to Harry Potter's Tobias Snape, father of Severus. Possessing a multi-faceted background has made Tobias a universally appealing choice.
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Meaning

God is good

Popularity

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Pronunciation

toh-BY-ahs

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Traits

  • Intelligent
  • Kind-hearted
  • Faithful
  • Loyal

Compatibility

Tobias pairs well with classic and traditional sibling names. As a middle name, it complements shorter first names nicely. Culturally, Tobias fits in well with both modern and timeless naming trends.

Intelligent Kind-hearted Faithful Loyal

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Tobias Wolff

Tobias Wolff

Writer

Born: June 19, 1945 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Portrait of Tobias Menzies

Tobias Menzies

Actor

Born: March 7, 1974 · London, England

Portrait of Tobias Harris

Tobias Harris

Athlete

Born: July 15, 1992 · Islip, New York, USA

Portrait of Tobias Forge

Tobias Forge

Musician

Born: March 3, 1981 · Linköping, Sweden

Portrait of Tobias Sammet

Tobias Sammet

Musician

Born: November 21, 1977 · Fulda, West Germany

Portrait of Tobias Ellwood

Tobias Ellwood

Leader

Born: August 12, 1966 · New York City, New York, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Tobias Original form
  • Tobiah Biblical Hebrew
  • Товия Russian
  • 托比亚 Chinese
  • Arabic
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Japanese

Cultural Adaptations

  • توبياس (Tobias) Arabic
  • טוביה (Tovia) Hebrew
  • टोबायस (Tobias) Hindi
  • トビアス (Tobias) Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tobias

What does Tobias mean?
God is good
What is the origin of Tobias?
Tobias has Hebrew origins.
Is Tobias popular?
Tobias has been viewed 126 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Tobias?
Similar names include Mina, Tariq, Bodhi, Irene, Kelly.
How do you pronounce Tobias?
Tobias is pronounced toh-BY-ahs.

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