Kobe name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 15th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Swahili, African-Swahili and Japanese

Usage: English and Japanese

Pronunciation: k(o)-be

Meaning: Tortoise

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What does Kobe mean?
Variations of Kobe
How popular is Kobe?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Kobe
Famous People Named Kobe
Lists having Kobe

What does Kobe mean?

Celebrated Kobe prevalently is used in Japanese and English, meaning of Kobe is "Tortoise" has its roots in African-Swahili, Japanese and Swahili is bestowed upon both sexes. Kobe is version of biblical and outstanding Jacob.

Meaning of Jacob is Heel Grabber and Yahweh May Protect came from Hebrew.

How do I pronounce Kobe?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Kobe is k(o)-be.

Variants of Kobe

Coby, Jacob, Iacobus, Iacomus, Iakobos, Yaakov, Cobb, Jascha, Aaronjacob, Jacobalexander, Cobea, Jacobus, Jacomus, Yakov, James, Aharon, Aaron

Names that rhyme with Kobe

How popular is the name Kobe?

Kobe was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1989 around 16669 babies have been given the name. At the peak of its usage in 2001, 1552 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 222nd position.

However after 47 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names 13 times

In Belgium, Kobe was once a common name since emerging in 1995 it has been given to over 4914 babies.

When at its peak in 2005,. However after 24 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong. Kobe is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1997 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 2014, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 449 on boy names chart when 91 babies were given the name Kobe. Over 1175 people have been named Kobe in England and Wales.

Kobe is a common name in Ghana while somewhat familiar name in China, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Kenya, DR Congo, Philippines and Botswana. At least, 20000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	573	478	9085	11
2017	531	527	6770	17
2016	508	582	6148	20
2015	592	465	12965	7
2014	540	514	8023	14

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Kobe in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	111	35	10	5
	6	7	10	5
	6	4	10	5
	2	0	10	0

What numerology tells about Kobe?

You prefer your solitude over socializing but keep in touch with people so you teach them what you know. You've come across many backstabbers in your life, so you can recognize when you see one. In order to be inspirational to others, you have to create a life worth admiring. Once people know you better, they learn how to read you from your eyes and not the things you say. You have to accept that better days are coming and stop grieving over the good old ones.

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Scarlet - Used mainly in English cherished, Scarlet aimed at baby girls has its origin in Old English and Old French, Scarlet means "Bright Red Color, Army or Red"

Laney - Meaning of Laney is The Torch, Bright Light or Roadway has its origin in Old English, Old Greek and Old French is a gender insensitive name is used mostly in English and English