Othniel
OTH-nee-el
Popularity
#3746
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
668
Peak Year
#64 in 2018
First Recorded
1924
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Hebrew name meaning 'lion of God.' In the Bible, Othniel was the first judge of Israel.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Othniel Charles Marsh
Pioneering American paleontologist.
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