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Tobia
The Lord is good
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
it
Popularity
#49 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Tobia
Tobia is the Italian form of the Hebrew Toviyyah, 'the Lord is good,' tied to the Book of Tobit, in which young Tobias makes a journey guided by the archangel Raphael. It thus holds a message of trust in divine goodness. In Italy it has an old, biblical flavour and is now fairly rare but quietly stylish; in the variants Tobias and Toby it is very common in the English- and German-speaking worlds. It conveys gentleness and a touch of originality.
Variants around the world
How Tobia sounds in other languages.
TobiasTobyTobíasTobie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tobia mean?
The name Tobia means The Lord is good.
What is the origin of the name Tobia?
Origin of Tobia: Hebrew.
What are the international variants of the name Tobia?
International variants of Tobia: Tobias, Toby, Tobías, and Tobie.