Tobias

/təˈbaɪəs/

Tobias proper noun: the main character in the Book of Tobit, regarded as apocryphal by most Protestants (Biblical character).

Proper noun

Tobias

The main character in the Book of Tobit, regarded as apocryphal by most Protestants (Biblical character).
- Then said he to Tobias, Prepare thyself for the journey, and God send you a good journey. And when his son had prepared all things far the journey, his father said, Go thou with this man, and God, which dwelleth in heaven, prosper your journey, and the angel of God keep you company. So they went...Tobit 5:16
A male given name from Hebrew.
A surname

Derived from Ancient Greek Τωβίας (Tōbías), from Hebrew טוֹבִיָּה (toviyá, literally “my good is YHWH”).

What does Tobias mean?: Tobias means the main character in the Book of Tobit, regarded as apocryphal by most Protestants (Biblical character).
What is Tobias in Hindi?: Tobias in Hindi is तोबियाह (tobiyāh). See Tobias meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is Tobias?: Tobias is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Tobias?: Tobias is pronounced /təˈbaɪəs/.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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