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Tobin
TOH-bihn
Tobin (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “The Tobin family has lived in the county for generations.”
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A surname of Irish origin.
"The Tobin family has lived in the county for generations."
How to use Tobin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish-derived surname, also occasionally used as a place name in the United States.
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- Tobins
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Etymology
From the Irish surname Tóibín, ultimately from a Norman name referencing Saint Aubin.
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What does “Tobin” mean?
The word “Tobin” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, an Irish-derived surname, also occasionally used as a place name in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Tobin”?
“Tobin” is pronounced TOH-bihn (/ˈtoʊbɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tobin” in a sentence?
Here is “Tobin” used in a sentence: “The Tobin family has lived in the county for generations.”
What part of speech is “Tobin”?
“Tobin” is a name.
Where does the word “Tobin” come from?
The word “Tobin” comes from Irish. From the Irish surname Tóibín, ultimately from a Norman name referencing Saint Aubin.
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