Tobias

Traditionally explained as a biblical name with a Hebrew background.

Tobias is a classic masculine given name widely recognized in many cultures through biblical tradition. In everyday use, it often feels both formal enough for documents and friendly enough for casual settings thanks to common nicknames like Toby or Tobi. Etymologically, Tobias belongs to a Hebrew-rooted naming tradition that spread broadly through biblical texts and later European language forms. Spelling and pronunciation vary by language, but the shared reference point is the long-standing biblical usage rather than a single modern invention. In English, pronunciation is often toh-BY-us. A practical tip is to expect regional stress differences (sometimes TOH-bee-us) and to decide early whether the everyday form will be Tobias or a nickname, since both are very common.

Etymology: From a Hebrew-rooted tradition via biblical usage; English and European forms reflect later transliteration and spelling conventions.