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Jobby – name meaning & origin

Jobby is a boy name of English origin meaning “Persecuted”.

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What does Jobby mean?

Jobby means “Persecuted”. It is a boy name of English origin.

Origin, gender and faith

  • Origin: English – see more English names.
  • Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
  • Popularity: ranked #3437 in BabyNameMeaningz data.

Sound, spelling and pronunciation

Jobby has 5 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 3 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.

Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.

How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out

These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Jobby with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.

1

Lucky number

9

Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): J=10 + O=15 + B=2 + B=2 + Y=25 = 54. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 5 + 4 = 9. Result: 9.

2

Favorite colour

White

The lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Jobby has lucky number 9, so the colour is White.

3

Star sign

Capricorn

Only the first letter counts (J). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.

Nickname ideas for Jobby

Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Jobby. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.

JoShort formJobShort formJobbShort formBbyEnding formJobyAffectionateJobieAffectionateJooPlayful

Couple names that go with Jobby

Partner names that match Jobby by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.

How is the match % worked out?

Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.

Blend ideas: Jobby + Avree = Jobee · Jobby + Saige = Jobge · Jobby + Wendy = Jobdy · Jobby + Milly = Jobly

Sibling names for Jobby

Names that sit well next to Jobby: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.

How are siblings chosen?

Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.

Brother names

Sister names

Twin name ideas for Jobby

If Jobby is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.

How are twin names scored?

Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.

Same first letter

Same ending

Balanced match

Names with a similar meaning

Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Jobby (persecuted).

How are similar meanings found?

We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.

Frequently asked questions

What does Jobby mean?

Jobby means “Persecuted” and is of English origin.

What is the origin of Jobby?

In our collection Jobby is listed as a name of English origin.

Is Jobby a boy or a girl name?

Jobby is listed as a boy name.

What is the lucky number for Jobby?

By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Jobby is 9, with the star sign Capricorn. This is for entertainment only.

How do you pronounce Jobby?

Jobby has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

What are some nicknames for Jobby?

Spelling-based nickname ideas for Jobby include Jo, Job, Jobb, Bby, Joby, Jobie.

Which names have a similar meaning to Jobby?

Names with a related meaning include Jov, Jop, Joba, Jobert, Job, Jobi.

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