"O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Christian Name · Hebrew/Greek Origin
Tobias Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Tobias
boy
Tobias means "God is good; The goodness of the LORD", a boy's name of Hebrew/Greek origin. The name Tobias does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Tobias tastes and sees — the LORD is good, mercy enduring forever, the blessed man who trusts and declares God's goodness without ceasing.
Is Tobias in the Bible?
No — the name Tobias does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "God is good; The goodness of the LORD", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Tobias.
Pronunciation:/toh-BY-us/
OriginHebrew/Greek
MeaningGod is good; The goodness of the LORD
What does Tobias mean?
Tobias is a boy name of Hebrew/Greek origin meaning "God is good; The goodness of the LORD". Tobias proclaims God is good — the declaration of every thankful heart. 'O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.' Tobias' life is a testimony to the unending goodness of God.
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What does Tobias mean in the Bible?
Tobias means "God is good; The goodness of the LORD" and is a name of Hebrew/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Tobias proclaims God is good — the declaration of every thankful heart. 'O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.' Tobias' life is a testimony to the unending goodness of God.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Tobias?
Tobias is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "God is good; The goodness of the LORD" — not because Scripture names anyone Tobias.
"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Tobias?
Tobias has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Tobias?
Tobias is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Tobias?
Tobias tastes and sees — the LORD is good, mercy enduring forever, the blessed man who trusts and declares God's goodness without ceasing.
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What names are related to Tobias?
Names like Tobias
Other Hebrew/Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "God is good; The goodness of the LORD" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Tobias
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Adriah
girl
"Rich or dark"
Tobias & Adriah
Cassia
girl
"Cinnamon-like spice"
Tobias & Cassia
Cassia
girl
"Cinnamon; Fragrant spice"
Tobias & Cassia
Cassia
girl
"Cinnamon-like spice; Fragrant bark"
Tobias & Cassia
Cassia
girl
"Fragrant spice; Cinnamon-like (Keziah)"
Tobias & Cassia
Emmaus
unisex
"Warm springs"
Tobias & Emmaus
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Tobias name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Tobias does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "God is good; The goodness of the LORD", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Tobias.
Tobias means "God is good; The goodness of the LORD." It is a Hebrew/Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "God is good; The goodness of the LORD" — runs right through the Bible.
Hebrew/Greek. Tobias comes into English from Hebrew/Greek and carries the sense "God is good; The goodness of the LORD." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Tobias
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Tobias?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Tobias?
You can read every verse where Tobias appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.