📖 About Tobi
Tobi is a Hebrew-origin name, a short form of Tobias meaning "God is good." Rooted in the biblical Book of Tobit, it carries centuries of spiritual heritage across Jewish and Christian traditions. Today it thrives as an independent name in English-speaking countries, Scandinavia, and especially West Africa, where it is beloved among Yoruba speakers in Nigeria. Its warmth and brevity give it universal cross-cultural appeal.
📍 Details
- OriginHebrew
- Gender♂ Male
- MeaningVariant of Tobias. God is good
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
- Tobi Amusan — Nigerian track and field athlete and world record holder in the 100m hurdles
- Tobi Lou — American singer, rapper, and visual artist known for his eclectic indie-pop style
- Tobi Bakre — Nigerian reality TV personality and actor, known for Big Brother Naija
- Tobias Forge — Swedish musician, vocalist and founder of the rock band Ghost, known as Tobi among close collaborators