Otniel (Othniel): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Hebrew (biblical name)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
OT-nee-el

Otniel (Othniel) is a Hebrew (biblical name) boy's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Otniel (Othniel)

Origin: Hebrew (biblical name).

How to Pronounce Otniel (Othniel)

OT-nee-elIPA /ˈɒtniəl/

Popularity of Otniel (Othniel)

Otniel (Othniel) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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