Jobyna

Hebrew

"persecuted"

Jobyna Origin and Meaning

The name Jobyna is a girl's name.

Jobyna is a distinctive feminine name that gained limited recognition in the early 20th century, primarily due to American silent film actress Jobyna Ralston. The name appears to be a creative variation of the biblical name Job, with a feminine ending. Unlike many biblical derivative names, Jobyna remains extremely rare, giving it a unique quality. The name carries an artistic, vintage Hollywood association due to Ralston's career in the 1920s. With its unusual combination of sounds and spelling, Jobyna offers a dramatic quality that stands apart from more common names. Though never achieving widespread popularity, the name occasionally appears as parents seek distinctive vintage names with cultural connections. The unusual 'y' spelling gives the name a stylistic flair that distinguishes it from more traditional naming patterns.

Famous People Named Jobyna

• Jobyna Ralston 1920s movie actress, best known for being Harold Lloyd's leading lady in several of his films.
• Jobyna Howland Screen and stage actress of the 20's & 30's