Bob: meaning, definitions and examples
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bob
[ bษb ]
name
A shortened form of the name Robert, which is of Old German origin meaning 'bright fame'.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Bob is coming over for dinner tonight.
- My uncle's name is Bob.
Translations
Translations of the word "bob" in other languages:
๐ต๐น Bob
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช Bob
๐ฎ๐ฉ Bob
๐บ๐ฆ ะะพะฑ
๐ต๐ฑ Bob
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ
๐ซ๐ท Bob
๐ช๐ธ Bob
๐น๐ท Bob
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ Bob
๐ธ๐ฐ Bob
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ Bob
๐ฎ๐ธ Bob
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะะพะฑ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ Bob
๐ฒ๐ฝ Bob
Word origin
The name Bob is a short form of the name Robert. Robert is of Old German origin, derived from the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. The name has been used widely in English-speaking countries and has become a popular nickname. The slang usage of 'bob' to refer to a person, especially a man, is informal and likely originated as a colloquial term.