Boy name
Tobias name meaning
“God is good”
Tobias is a masculine name meaning God is good. It is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Toviyyah, which expresses that meaning. The name is known through the Book of Tobit, and Thobias is a spelling variant of the same given name.
What does Tobias mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Tobias
Tobias is the Greek form of Hebrew Toviyyah, expressing that God is good. It is known through the Book of Tobit.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Tobias
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tobias, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tobias: God is good
- Ariel: lion of God
- Paskah: celebration of Jesus' resurrection
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Tobias Nahum Bonaventura
Meaning of each word
- Tobias: God is good
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
- Bonaventura: good fortune, good luck
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Tobias Dolly
Meaning of each word
- Tobias: God is good
- Dolly: gift of God
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Meaning of each word
- Justin: just, upright
- Tobias: God is good
- Valentine: strong and healthy
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Tobias Stevie
Meaning of each word
- Tobias: God is good
- Stevie: crown or wreath of honor
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Meaning of each word
- Tobias: God is good
- Eugenius: of noble birth
- Jonathan: God has given
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How to pronounce Tobias
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦴꦧꦶꦲꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮧᮘᮤᮃᮞ᮪ |
Is Tobias a boy’s name?
Yes, Tobias is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tobias ranks #2,371 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Tobias
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Tobias
- Tobias Dangga · b. 1978
- Tobias Ginanjar Sayidina · b. 1986
- Tobias Ngongo Bulu · b. 1963
- Tobias Schwarz · b. 2007
- Tobias Wanus · b. 1959
- Tobias Wenda · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Tobias
What is the meaning of Tobias?
Tobias means God is good. Tobias is the Greek form of Hebrew Toviyyah, expressing that God is good. It is known through the Book of Tobit.
Is Tobias a boy’s name?
Yes, Tobias is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tobias?
Tobias is of Hebrew and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Tobias have?
Tobias has 3 syllables (To-bi-as) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tobias?
Tobias ranks #2,371 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Tobias?
Other spellings: Thobias.
What full names go well with Tobias?
Some ideas: Tobias Ariel Paskah; Tobias Nahum Bonaventura; Tobias Dolly.
Famous people named Tobias?
Notable people named Tobias include Tobias Dangga, Tobias Ginanjar Sayidina, Tobias Ngongo Bulu.
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