Rob
/rɒb/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Rob is a English name meaning "Bright fame". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. Robert is of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements "hrod" (fame) and "beraht" (bright).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic rɒb
IPA ɹɒb
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as rɒb. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Rob
- · Robert Downey Jr. - Actor
- · Robert De Niro - Actor
- · Robert Plant - Musician
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