Tobias
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Tobias, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of the central figure in the Book of Tobit.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Greek Tōbías, from Hebrew toviyá, meaning roughly "my good is the Lord."
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What does “Tobias” mean?
The word “Tobias” means a male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of the central figure in the Book of Tobit. In plain terms, a biblical-origin male name, also common as a surname; shortened informally to "Toby.".
How do you pronounce “Tobias”?
“Tobias” is pronounced tuh-BEYE-uhs (/təˈbaɪəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tobias” in a sentence?
Here is “Tobias” used in a sentence: “Tobias grew up hearing the story of his biblical namesake.”
What part of speech is “Tobias”?
“Tobias” is a name.
Where does the word “Tobias” come from?
The word “Tobias” comes from Hebrew. From Greek Tōbías, from Hebrew toviyá, meaning roughly "my good is the Lord.".
Is “Tobias” a common word?
“Tobias” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Tobias” have?
“Tobias” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of the central figure in the Book of Tobit.