About the name Kobe

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If you like the name Kobe, find out the meaning, origin, nicknames, variations and other information to help you decide if you want to use this first name for your baby.

Name meaning, variations & etymology

In Hebrew, means “cunning”
May be a nickname for Jakob
Famous for basketball pro Kobe Bryant
Kobe (Kōbe-shi) is the fifth-largest city in Japan
Kobe beef is a specific cut of beef from Wagyū cattle, raised according to certain traditions in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Variations include Kobe, Kobee, Kobi, Koby, Kobey

origin/Nationality

Hebrew

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Boy names, Hebrew baby boy names, Names that start with K

baby Name length

4 letters (short but popular name length)

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