Abdias
ab-DEE-as
Abdias is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Abdias is a Hebrew name meaning 'servant of Yahweh (God)'. It is the name of a minor prophet in the Old Testament.”. It currently ranks #2867 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.
What Abdias Means
“Abdias is a Hebrew name meaning 'servant of Yahweh (God)'. It is the name of a minor prophet in the Old Testament.”
The Story of Abdias
From the windswept mountains of ancient prophecy, a name of devotion has traveled thousands of years, waiting for a voice like yours to speak it.
Abdias is the Hellenized form of the Hebrew Obadiah, meaning 'servant of Yahweh.' In the Old Testament, he is the author of the shortest prophetic book, a voice of divine judgment and unwavering faith in ancient Israel. This name journeyed from Hebrew scrolls through Greek texts, carried across continents by those who held deep spiritual conviction, its sound resonating with ancient piety.
When you consider 'Abdias' for your son, you are invoking a profound commitment. This name lands with a quiet strength, suggesting a soul devoted to a higher purpose. You imagine your child possessing an inner compass, a deep well of compassion and faithfulness that guides his every step. Saying it aloud feels like affirming a sacred bond.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Obadiah (Abdias)
Biblical prophet of the Old Testament.
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#49 in 2016
Total Births
875
First Recorded
1975
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