Bob
/bahb/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Bob is a English name meaning "Bright fame". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Bob is a diminutive of Robert. Robert originates from the Germanic name Hrodebert, composed of the elements "hrod" (fame) and "beraht" (bright).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic bahb
IPA bɑb
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as bahb. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Bob
- · Bob Dylan - Musician
- · Bob Marley - Musician
- · Bob Newhart - Comedian
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