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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gift of God
- Origin
- Hebrew (via Greek Ζεβεδαῖος)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- ZEB-ə-dee
Zebedee (ZEB-ə-dee) is a Hebrew name, reaching English by way of the Greek Ζεβεδαῖος, and it means "gift of God." It's a distinctive pick with a friendly, bouncy three-syllable sound that ends in a soft "dee."
Meaning & Origin of Zebedee
Meaning: Gift of God.
Origin: Hebrew (via Greek Ζεβεδαῖος).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Zebedee
ZEB-ə-deeIPA /ˈzɛbədiː/
Popularity of Zebedee
Zebedee is rare in the U.S.: it ranked #3261 in 2024, with 37 babies given the name. Its highest rank was #1199 in 1907, when just 7 babies had it, the first year of Social Security's records.
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FAQ
What does the name Zebedee mean?
Gift of God. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Zebedee?
Zebedee is pronounced ZEB-ə-dee (IPA: /ˈzɛbədiː/).
Is Zebedee a popular name right now?
Zebedee peaked at #1199 in 1907 and is ranked #3261 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1907–2024.)
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