Short form of Bernard (brave as a bear)
Name Profile
Bobo
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bobo.
Primary meaning
Diminutive of Robert (bright fame)
Pronunciation: BOH-boh
Profile summary
Diminutive of Robert. Also a nickname meaning 'fool' in some contexts. Rare as a given name. Famous bearer: Bobo (stage name of musician Bobo Shanti). The current meaning shown for this name is Diminutive of Robert (bright fame). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BOH-boh. It is listed alongside the related form Bobby. Bobo appears in boy naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bobo is currently cataloged under English/french (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Diminutive of Robert (bright fame).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English/french (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bobo is grouped as a unique boy name. Related form for this profile: Bobby. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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