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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Short/pet form of longer Yoruba names built on 'Oluwa' (God) + 'tobi' (great), e.g. Oluwatobi, Oluwatobiloba — broadly 'God is great'
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- TOH-bee
Tobi is a gender-neutral name of Yoruba origin, pronounced TOH-bee. It's a short, pet form of longer Yoruba names built on 'Oluwa' (God) and 'tobi' (great), such as Oluwatobi and Oluwatobiloba, which broadly mean 'God is great'. It has a worldly, clean, modern feel, and suits a child of any gender.
Meaning & Origin of Tobi
Meaning: Short/pet form of longer Yoruba names built on 'Oluwa' (God) + 'tobi' (great), e.g. Oluwatobi, Oluwatobiloba — broadly 'God is great'.
Origin: Yoruba.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Tobi
TOH-beeIPA /ˈtoʊbi/
Popularity of Tobi
Tobi peaked at #888 in 1975, when 150 babies in the U.S. were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #4168, with 26 babies, so it's a rare name your child is unlikely to share with classmates.
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FAQ
What does the name Tobi mean?
Short/pet form of longer Yoruba names built on ‘Oluwa’ (God) + ‘tobi’ (great), e.g. Oluwatobi, Oluwatobiloba — broadly ‘God is great’. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Tobi?
Tobi is pronounced TOH-bee (IPA: /ˈtoʊbi/).
Is Tobi a popular name right now?
Tobi peaked at #888 in 1975 and is ranked #4168 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1934–2024.)
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