Jobie

Hebrew
"persecuted"

Jobie Origin and Meaning

The name Jobie is a boy's name.

Jobie is a diminutive form of biblical names like Job or Joseph, carrying their Hebrew heritage. Job means 'persecuted' or 'returning to God,' while Joseph means 'God shall add.' As a standalone name, Jobie has a warm, friendly quality with its soft sounds and approachable '-ie' ending. Though never widely popular, it has historical usage particularly in the American South and rural communities. Jobie has an old-fashioned charm that fits with the revival of vintage nicknames as given names. The name conveys a down-to-earth, unpretentious character and folksy appeal. While relatively uncommon, it offers a distinctive alternative to more popular biblical derivatives.

Famous People Named Jobie

  • Jobie Lee Dajka
    Australian cyclist
  • Jobie Hughes
    American novelist who shares the pen name Pittacus Lore
  • Jobie Nutarak
    Canadian politician from Nunavut