"Roby" meaning in English

See Roby in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Robert}} Robert Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Roby
  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.
    Sense id: en-Roby-en-name-Xs1vzbdd Categories (other): English surnames, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 21 36 42
  2. A village in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, England (OS grid ref SJ4390). Categories (place): Places in England, Places in Merseyside, England, Villages in England, Villages in Merseyside, England
    Sense id: en-Roby-en-name-x5YeSejw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 21 36 42
  3. A small city, the county seat of Fisher County, Texas, United States. Categories (place): Cities in Texas, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in Texas, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Roby-en-name-LkhDHl~H Categories (other): County seats of Texas, USA, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 21 36 42

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