Kobe
Flemish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Kobe
The name Kobe is derived from Japanese, meaning "神戸" (kobe), which literally translates to "god's door" or "divine gate," combining the kanji for god (神) and door/gate (戸).
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Etymology
The name Kobe is derived from Japanese, meaning "神戸" (kobe), which literally translates to "god's door" or "divine gate," combining the kanji for god (神) and door/gate (戸). The name is primarily used in Japanese culture and gained international recognition through the city of Kobe, Japan, and notably through basketball player Kobe Bryant, who was named after the city by his parents.
Kobe currently ranks #519 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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