Patrobas
/P-AE-T-R-AH-B-AE-S/
A contracted Greek form likely from Patrobios, combining patros ('of the father', genitive of patēr) and bios ('life'), meaning 'father's life' or 'living as the father'. Paul greets Patrobas in Romans (16:14) as one of a group of Roman believers, preserving this filially-rooted Greek name in New Testament memory.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Patrobas is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “A contracted Greek form likely from Patrobios, combining patros ('of the father', genitive of patēr) and bios ('life'), meaning 'father's life' or 'living as the father'. Paul greets Patrobas in Romans (16:14) as one of a group of Roman believers, preserving this filially-rooted Greek name in New Testament memory.”.
Patrobas is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "A contracted Greek form likely from Patrobios, combining patros ('of the father', genitive of patēr) and bios ('life'), meaning 'father's life' or 'living as the father'. Paul greets Patrobas in Romans (16:14) as one of a group of Roman believers, preserving this filially-rooted Greek name in New Testament memory." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among European, Greek families, Patrobas carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Patrobas
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Patrobas lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Patrobas's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Patrobas's saint & feast day →What does Patrobas's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Patrobas resonates in either tradition.
Patrobas's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Patrobas's full reading →
Does Patrobas go with your family's names?
Patrobas breaks into 8 sounds: /P-AE-T-R-AH-B-AE-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Patrobas sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Patrobas beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Patrobas — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Patrobas
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Patrobas
What does the name Patrobas mean?
Patrobas means "A contracted Greek form likely from Patrobios, combining patros ('of the father', genitive of patēr) and bios ('life'), meaning 'father's life' or 'living as the father'. Paul greets Patrobas in Romans (16:14) as one of a group of Roman believers, preserving this filially-rooted Greek name in New Testament memory.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Patrobas a boy or girl name?
Patrobas is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Patrobas?
Patrobas is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Patrobas a Christian name?
Yes. Patrobas is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Patrobas mean in Greek?
Patrobas originates from Greek, where it means "A contracted Greek form likely from Patrobios, combining patros ('of the father', genitive of patēr) and bios ('life'), meaning 'father's life' or 'living as the father'. Paul greets Patrobas in Romans (16:14) as one of a group of Roman believers, preserving this filially-rooted Greek name in New Testament memory.."
What are common nicknames for Patrobas?
Common short forms of Patrobas include Pati, Patr.
What is the numerology of Patrobas?
Patrobas has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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