Meaning and Origin
What does the name Kobi mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Israel, the name Kobi is of Jewish origin and means "Short version/nickname of Jacob,the son of Abraham from the Bible. Jacob translate to Ya'akov in Hebrew. according to the biblical story and other Jewish sources, Abraham gave Yaakov his name because at birth he held his brother's ankle (in Hebrew akev) in order to push him back and be born as the eldest son".
- A user from Australia says the name Kobi is of Japanese origin and means "Japanese warrior".
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Kobi means "Male child born on Tuesday".
- A submission from Oregon, U.S. says the name Kobi means "Warrior" and is of African origin.
- A submission from Australia says the name Kobi means "A tribe member who cares for others spirit and heals them spiraturaly" and is of Aboriginal origin.
- A user from Australia says the name Kobi is of African origin and means "Tortoise in Swahili".
- A submission from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Kobi means "Beautiful morning, from Cherokee".
- A user from Indiana, U.S. says the name Kobi is of African origin and means "A gift of 'god'. A inspiration. May be bad or confused".
- A user from Georgia, U.S. says the name Kobi is of African origin and means "Of the corn".