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Cobi

KOH-bee

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

The Story of Cobi

A name with ancient roots and modern swagger, Cobi feels like a friendly wink from the past, waiting to greet your child.

Cobi often serves as a charming diminutive for Jacob, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'supplanter,' known from the biblical patriarch. It can also be a shortened form of the feminine Jacobina. This informal and adaptable form has traveled through generations, shedding some of its original formality to become a friendly, approachable name.

Say 'Cobi' out loud. It sounds like laughter, doesn't it? It has a playful energy, a friendly openness that feels instantly welcoming. This is a name for a child you already sense will be adaptable, energetic, and bring a smile to everyone they meet. You’ll hear it called across a park and feel a surge of warmth, knowing it fits them exactly.

What It Means

Often a short form of Jacob (Hebrew, 'supplanter') or Jacobina.

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Gender Split

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

FriendlyPlayfulEnergeticAdaptable

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Peak Year

#47 in 2020

Total Births

927

First Recorded

1968

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