Toba

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Toba Pronunciation

Toba is pronounced TOH-bah /ˈtoʊ.bɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish name from Hebrew tov, 'good' (the feminine of Tovia/Tobiah); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Good: Toba is Yiddish for 'good'. Traditional, warm, and crisp (said 'TOH-bah').

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Origin LowHebrew, Yiddish

MeaningA Yiddish name from Hebrew tov, 'good' (the feminine of Tovia/Tobiah); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6349 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 436

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Toba is a Yiddish name from the Hebrew tov, 'good' (the feminine of Tovia/Tobiah, 'God is good'; traditionally paired with the Yiddish Gittel, also 'good'; routes layered, which we note). A traditional, warm Jewish name (said 'TOH-bah'; nickname Tobi).

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish families. Rare, good at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Toba is a Yiddish name from the Hebrew tov, 'good' (paired with the Yiddish Gittel, also 'good') — a traditional, warm name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TOH-bah').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Toba — Yiddish/Hebrew etymology

Variations

TovaTobyTobah

Nicknames

Tobi

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hebrew Jewish Yiddish

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Toba?

Toba is pronounced TOH-bah (/ˈtoʊ.bɑ/). Press play above to hear Toba said aloud.

How do you say Toba?

Toba is said TOH-bah (/ˈtoʊ.bɑ/). Press play above to hear Toba said aloud.

What does the name Toba mean?

Toba is Yiddish for 'good' (from Hebrew tov); the routes are layered.

Is Toba a boy or girl name?

Toba is a girl's name.

How popular is Toba?

Toba is a rare name in the U.S.