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Tobe

TOH-bee

Letters4
Syllables1
OriginHebrew

The Story of Tobe

From the Hebrew whisper of divine goodness, Tobe arrives as a gentle, solid name for a son you already know will be a source of comfort.

Tobe is a warm diminutive of Tobias, a name with ancient Hebrew roots meaning 'God is good.' This comforting sentiment has traveled through biblical narratives and medieval European naming traditions, often carried by families who valued piety and a sense of divine blessing in their children's lives.

Saying 'Tobe' aloud feels like a warm embrace, a quiet reassurance of kindness and steadfast presence. This name for your son carries the weight of a profound, gentle goodness, a feeling you'll recognize as you hold him close. It's a name that suggests reliability and a comforting spirit, a steady anchor in the ebb and flow of life.

What It Means

A short form of Tobias, meaning "God is good" in Hebrew.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Tobe Hooper

    American film director known for horror films

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#20 in 1916

Total Births

978

First Recorded

1880

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