Obidiah
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Obidiah
Obidiah derives from the Hebrew name Obadyahu, composed of "Obad" (servant) and "Yah" (God), meaning "servant of God." The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as a minor prophet and has been used primarily in Jewish and Christian traditions, with particular prominence among English-speaking Protestants from the Reformation onward.
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Etymology
Obidiah derives from the Hebrew name Obadyahu, composed of "Obad" (servant) and "Yah" (God), meaning "servant of God." The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as a minor prophet and has been used primarily in Jewish and Christian traditions, with particular prominence among English-speaking Protestants from the Reformation onward.
Obidiah currently ranks #8,795 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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