At a Glance
- Origin
- Hebrew (Biblical)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- OTH-nee-el
Othniel is a Hebrew (Biblical) boy's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Othniel
Origin: Hebrew (Biblical).
A common claim: Often translated as 'strength of God' or 'lion of God' Actually: The first part of Othniel is of uncertain derivation, so 'strength of God' and 'lion of God' are traditional guesses rather than settled meanings.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Othniel
OTH-nee-elIPA /ˈɒθniəl/
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