Tobias Name Meaning & Origin
Tobias
Origin of the name Tobias:
A borrowing from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin, Tobias is from the Ecclesiastic Greek Tōbias, which is from the Hebrew Tuviya, a name derived from tōbhīyāh (the Lord is good, God is good).
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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- Comments and insights on the name Tobias
Tobias is my brother's name. One of the best men I know. Our father is LARRY OTHELLA, he wanted Toby Othello. My mother would NOT HAVE the disgrace of such an "informal" name as just Toby...so he is Tobias Othella!
Vasectomy reversal today!! Gonna give my #1 Lailah Grace a sibling or 2. I am hoping for a son. He will be Larry Tobias after my father & brother. The two best men I know!
Tobias James is the designated name for my first born son. its beautiful, strong, and badass--i absolutely love it. I'll call him Toby for short
- Personal experiences with the name Tobias
When our son arrived we were undecided on a name. As my husband and I had a peaceful moment in the hours following his birth, my husband sat down on my hospital bed and declared, "God is good." I responded, "He is and that's what Tobias means, so that's his name!" We love the name and we love our Toby.
My great grandpa was Tobias and my grandma told the most wonderful stories about him. I decided when I was 11 I'd name one of my children after him. My son is now 13 years old and I love having my Tobias!!!
My best friend's older brother is named Tobias, but everyone calls him Tobi. He's the smartest person I've ever met, and he's an amazing artist! Everyone in their family is super gifted. Tobi told me that his first name is from is from his mom's boyfriend in college and his middle name, Anders, was after his paternal grandfather.
There is a boy named Tobias Jones in my school. I used to have a crush on him.
- Nicknames for Tobias
Toby, Tobe, Tobers, Four, Toby-Wan Kenobi
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