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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Servant of the Lord/God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- oh-buh-DY-uh
Obadiah is a Hebrew name meaning "servant of the Lord/God." It's a distinctive, four-syllable choice that stands out from the more common biblical names while still carrying a clear Hebrew heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Obadiah
Meaning: Servant of the Lord/God.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Obadiah
oh-buh-DY-uhIPA /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/
Popularity of Obadiah
Obadiah ranked #1412 in the U.S. in 2024, with 131 babies given the name that year. That's both its latest and its highest ranking in the Social Security records, which run from 1914 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Obadiah mean?
Servant of the Lord/God. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Obadiah?
Obadiah is pronounced oh-buh-DY-uh (IPA: /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/).
Is Obadiah a popular name right now?
Obadiah is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1412 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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