Tobias: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: t-ohb-ee-ahs
Origin: Greece
gender-male

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Created on Jan 23, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe, Western Asia
Meaning: God is good

The name Tobias is a boy's name with Hebrew and Greek roots, meaning "God is good. " It is derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew name "Tovya. " The name gained popularity due to the Book of Tobit in the Deuterocanon/Apocrypha of the Bible. Tobias has been a culturally significant name, appearing in various historical and literary figures. It has also been shortened toby, which has become a standalone name in its own right.

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