Joby

Joby Meaning & Origin

About Joby
The name "Joby" is a variant of the name "Job" which has Hebrew origins. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Iyov" meaning "persecuted" or "afflicted." In biblical context, Job was a righteous man who faced immense suffering and trials, making the name "Joby" often associated with endurance, resilience, and the ability to overcome challenges.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Joby are male.

Joby Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 66.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JP
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH OW1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/joby*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JP', 'AP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Joby in Braille

Here's how to represent Joby in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Joby in braille

How to Spell the Name Joby in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Joby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Joby in sign language

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