Kobi: meaning of the Hebrew name

קוֹבִּי

Pronounced KO-bee

Meaning of Kobi

Kobi is an Israeli pet form of Yaakov (Jacob) that became a name in its own right. It honors Jacob the patriarch, father of the tribes of Israel.

Kobi in Hebrew

Kobi is written קובי in Hebrew (with vowel points: קוֹבִּי). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • קQof
  • וVav
  • בBet
  • יYod

Gematria value: 118 (Qof 100 + Vav 6 + Bet 2 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningshort for Yaakov
  • PronunciationKO-bee
  • Hebrewקובי
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Kobi was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.

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Questions about Kobi

What does the name Kobi mean?

Kobi is an Israeli pet form of Yaakov (Jacob) that became a name in its own right. It honors Jacob the patriarch, father of the tribes of Israel.

How do you pronounce Kobi?

Kobi is pronounced KO-bee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Kobi in Hebrew?

Kobi is written קובי in Hebrew (with vowel points: קוֹבִּי).

What is the gematria of Kobi?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling קובי adds up to 118 (Qof 100 + Vav 6 + Bet 2 + Yod 10).

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This name in Hebrew: קובי