Find out how popular the first name Tobia has been for the last 1 years (from 1991 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tobia by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Tobia is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tobia.

The history of the first name Tobia

The name Tobia is derived from the Hebrew name Tobiah, which means "God is good" or "the goodness of God." It has its origins in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it appears as the name of one of the Levites who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile.

The name gained popularity during the biblical period and was commonly used among Jewish communities in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. It can be found in various ancient texts, including the Book of Ezra and the Book of Nehemiah in the Hebrew Bible.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tobia is from the Apocryphal book of Tobit, which dates back to the 3rd century BC. In this book, Tobia is the son of Tobit, a righteous man who lived in Nineveh during the Assyrian captivity of the Israelites.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tobia. One of the most famous was Tobia ben Eliezer, a Jewish scholar and physician who lived in the 11th century AD and was a pioneer in the field of ophthalmology. He wrote several influential medical treatises and is considered one of the founders of modern ophthalmology.

Another notable Tobia was Tobia Rouf, a 16th-century Italian painter and architect who was active in Bologna and Rome. He is best known for his decorative frescoes and architectural works, including the Villa Aldobrandini in Frascati.

In the 17th century, Tobia Nicodemo was an Italian sculptor and architect who worked primarily in Naples. He is renowned for his baroque-style sculptures and architectural designs, including the Church of Santa Maria della Salute in Naples.

Tobia Michael, born in 1592, was a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg. He composed various sacred and secular works, including motets and instrumental pieces.

Finally, Tobia Matthay, born in 1858, was an English pianist, composer, and influential music educator. He developed the "Matthay System" of piano technique, which emphasized the use of arm weight and relaxation, and his teachings had a significant impact on piano pedagogy in the 20th century.

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