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The baby name Bobi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BOH-bee (American English) /ˈboʊbi/,BOB-ee (British English) /ˈbɒbi/,BOH-bee (South Slavic) /ˈbɔbi/.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: BOH-bee (American English) /ˈboʊbi/,BOB-ee (British English) /ˈbɒbi/,BOH-bee (South Slavic) /ˈbɔbi/

What is the meaning of the name Bobi ?

The baby name Bobi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BOH-bee (American English) /ˈboʊbi/,BOB-ee (British English) /ˈbɒbi/,BOH-bee (South Slavic) /ˈbɔbi/.

Bobi is in Origin.

Bobi is a unisex diminutive found in English and across the Balkans. In English it shortens Robert or Roberta; in Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Serbian it often stands for Boris or Borislav. From Robert it inherits the Germanic elements hrod (fame) and berht (bright), giving the sense bright fame. From Boris/Borislav it ties to the Slavic root bor- (battle, struggle), yielding meanings such as battle or glory in battle.

As a given name, Bobi gained currency in the 20th century when nicknames began appearing on birth records, and it remains familiar in Southeastern Europe and as an alternative to Bobby in English-speaking countries. Variants and related forms include Bobby, Bobbie, Bobbi, Boby, Robby/Robbie; the formal names Robert, Roberto, Róbert, Rupert, and the feminine Roberta; and the Slavic Boris, Borys, Borislav. Compact and friendly, Bobi carries approachable style with deep traditional roots.

Bobi has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Bobi

Bobi Wine Musician · Born 1982 · Uganda Bobi Wine is a Ugandan musician and politician, best known for his music career and his role in Ugandan politics. He gained fame with songs like 'Kyarenga' and 'Tuliyambala Engule'. Born in 1982, he has also become a prominent figure in advocating for political change in Uganda.

Bobi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
AL 0 #56 20 2,372
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
BG 0 #70 11 1,799
BG Boys 0 #80 220 3,850
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
RS 0 #84 1 923
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
RS Boys 0 #152 3 2,277
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #170 5 3,954
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
BG Girls 0 #181 43 3,559
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AL Boys 0 #182 123 5,122
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
SI Boys 0 #207 5 3,402
AL Girls 0 #210 13 4,141
LU Boys 0 #216 5 4,970
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
HR Boys 0 #240 19 3,997
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
GR Boys 0 #256 12 6,912
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #298 8 6,530
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PL Boys 0 #319 17 6,459
DK Boys 0 #327 6 7,401
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
GH Girls 0 #333 5 6,973
France Boys 1982 #335 4 1,572
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #347 5 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
GH Boys 0 #356 6 8,138
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PL Girls 0 #360 5 5,096
BD Girls 0 #365 22 8,413
PT Boys 0 #378 4 7,951
OM Girls 0 #387 10 15,987
Austria Boys 0 #388 55 2,180
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
RU Boys 0 #487 19 12,621
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
CM Boys 0 #514 37 12,054
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
PS Boys 0 #535 14 10,655
IR Girls 0 #540 6 8,334
IR Boys 0 #543 10 10,162
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
IL Boys 0 #579 29 10,983
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
BD Boys 0 #598 8 10,045
IN Girls 0 #600 32 13,121
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
QA Boys 0 #696 12 18,093
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
SG Boys 0 #732 8 17,960
BR Boys 0 #735 17 12,213
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
KW Boys 0 #798 9 18,755
TN 0 #814 16 13,765
NG Girls 0 #819 8 15,093
Spain Boys 0 #850 81 5,610
Germany Boys 0 #860 93 5,697
OM Boys 0 #868 14 17,948
SA Girls 0 #909 27 25,931
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
NL Boys 0 #917 35 5,873
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NG Boys 0 #934 18 16,906
EG Girls 0 #944 16 14,742
MX Boys 0 #961 22 16,355
Spain Girls 0 #965 19 5,561
IN Boys 0 #967 35 16,750
CO Boys 0 #973 9 15,656
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
DZ 0 #993 184 20,130
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MY Boys 0 #1,064 48 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,065 8 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,069 24 22,615
MA 0 #1,071 58 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,155 24 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,161 312 10,046
TR 0 #1,189 23 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,232 5 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,411 36 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,537 78 28,008

Bobi is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Bobi

Bobi is predominantly a boy's name.
Bobi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced BOH-bee (American English) /ˈboʊbi/,BOB-ee (British English) /ˈbɒbi/,BOH-bee (South Slavic) /ˈbɔbi/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Bobby, Bobbi, Bobbie, Bob, Bo and Bobo.
Yes — Bobi ranked #335 in France in 1982.
Yes — 1 notable people named Bobi are in our database, including Bobi Wine (Musician).