Kobi name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew, African-Swahili, Swahili and Japanese
Usage: Hungarian, Polish and Tamil
Pronunciation: k(o)-bi
Meaning: Tortoise, Supplanter, Held by the Heel, One who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect, Holder of the Heel and To Supplant
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Kobi meaning and origin

What does Kobi mean?

The odd unisex name Kobi is of Hebrew and African-Swahili origin is used majorly in Hungarian, Tamil and Polish. Kobi is variation of celebrated Kobe. Kobe is a variant of perennial and prevailing Jacob.

Odd Kobe has its origin in Swahili and African-Swahili is used majorly in Japanese and English, Kobe means "Tortoise". Kobi is version of Yakov. Yakov is version of predominant and biblical Jacob.

How do I pronounce Kobi?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Kobi is k(o)-bi.

Variants of Kobi

Kobei, Kobe, Yakov, Jacob, Coby, Cobb, Jascha, Aaronjacob, Jacobalexander, Iacobus, Iacomus, Iakobos, Yaakov, Cobea

How popular is the name Kobi?

Kobi is common in United States where over 2088 new-borns have been given the name since 1958. Presently the name is rising, in 2000, the moniker grabbed the 1269th spot and 102 baby boys were given the name.

Also, Kobi is common in England and Wales where over 1247 new-borns have been given the name since 1996. Currently peaked at the charts, it ranked 366th when 124 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Kobi is a common name in Ghana while somewhat familiar name in Benin, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Japan, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and England. According to our findings, at least 6000 people have been bestowed Kobi around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023179189281460
2022200275237277
20211775891930101
2020174787223180
2019218464425033
2018220762391037
2017244452446931
2016268845433833
2015280642545024
2014261746579722
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Here's what numbers has to say about Kobi

You are there to give a hand or honest advice when necessary but refuse to ask for help, even when you need it badly. You should use your skills and mind to put wicked people where they belong. You act protectively around the people you love and people who need help. The letter K as your cornerstone reveals you are an introvert who enjoys solitude. You always hope your intuition is wrong and give people a chance to earn your trust.

Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Kobi

  •  Jakobe - Noteworthy Jakobe predominantly is used in Danish, Finnish and English, meaning of Jakobe is "Holder of the Heel, Supplanter or Yahweh May Protect" that of Hebrew and African-Swahili origin is a unisex name
  •  Bwana - The rare boy name Bwana came from African-Swahili, Bwana means "Gentleman"
  •  Jumaane - Offbeat Jumaane has its origin in African-Swahili is substantially used in African and Swahili, a baby boy name, Jumaane means "Born on Tuesday"
  •  Faika - Faikas origin is African-Swahili is primarily used in Arabic, African and Swahili, meaning of Faika is "Better or Superior" is a baby girl name
  •  Fatoumata - Unusual Fatoumata is used specifically in Swahili, Fatoumata means "The Abstaining or The Weaning", a girl name is rooted from Arabic

Famous people named Kobi

  • Kobi Farhi, Israeli musician
  • Kobi Nachtailer, former Israeli professional football player
  • Kobi Alexander, Israeli-American businessman
  • Kobi Hassan, retired Israeli footballer
  • Kobi Lichtenstein, Israeli-Brazilian master of krav maga

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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