What is the origin of the name Obadiah?

Obadiah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Obadiah?

Obadiah is currently ranked #1412 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Obadiah?

Obadiah is pronounced oh-buh-DYE-uh.

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Obadiah

oh-buh-DYE-uh

Popularity

#1412

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

2,416

Peak Year

#131 in 2024

First Recorded

1914

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'servant of God' or 'worshiper of Yahweh'.

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Obie Obed Dia

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Obie Obed Dia

Spelling Variations

Obediah Abdias

Similar Names

Josiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Zachariah

Personality Traits

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