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Obidiah
♂ Boy
Pronounced oh-buh-DY-ah /ˌoʊ.bəˈdaɪ.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Obadiah — from the Hebrew Ovadyah, 'servant/worshipper of God' (a prophet of the Bible)Low
In 30 seconds: Servant of God: Obidiah spells Obadiah. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-buh-DY-ah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Obadiah — from the Hebrew Ovadyah, 'servant/worshipper of God' (a prophet of the Bible)
U.S. rank (2024)#8756 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 16
History & Origin
Obidiah is a spelling of Obadiah — from the Hebrew Ovadyah, 'servant/worshipper of God' (a prophet of the Bible). A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-buh-DY-ah').
In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Obadiah. Rare in this form, servant-of-God at the root, and lyrical.
Did you know? Obadiah means 'servant/worshipper of God' in Hebrew (a prophet of the Bible) — Obidiah is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'oh-buh-DY-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Obadiah — Hebrew etymology
Variations
ObadiahObediahOvadya
Nicknames
Obie
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What does the name Obidiah mean?
Obidiah spells Obadiah — Hebrew 'servant/worshipper of God' (a prophet).
How do you pronounce Obidiah?
It's said oh-buh-DY-ah /ˌoʊ.bəˈdaɪ.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Obidiah a boy or girl name?
Obidiah is a boy's name.
How popular is Obidiah?
Obidiah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.