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Tobias
tuh-BEYE-uhs
Tobias (name) means a male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of the central figure in the Book of Tobit. Example: “Tobias grew up hearing the story of his biblical namesake.”
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A male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of the central figure in the Book of Tobit.
"Tobias grew up hearing the story of his biblical namesake."
2
A surname derived from the given name.
"The scientist published the paper under the name Dr. Tobias."
How to use Tobias
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA biblical-origin male name, also common as a surname; shortened informally to "Toby."
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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.
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