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Zabdiel
Pronounced ZAB-dee-el /ˈzæb.di.ɛl/Medium
Meaning: from Hebrew, combining 'zabad' ('gift') and 'el' ('God'), meaning 'gift of God' or 'God is my gift'; a biblical nameMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
This is a biblical name, formed the way many Hebrew names are: a meaningful word joined to the element 'el' for God. The result reads as a small statement of gratitude, framing a child as a gift granted from above. It appears in the Hebrew Bible, which has kept it in quiet use over the centuries.
You may also see it written closer to its Hebrew roots as Zavdi'el, with the apostrophe marking the break between the two elements. The shared '-el' ending ties it to a whole family of devout Hebrew names.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zabdiel mean?
Zabdiel is usually explained as meaning 'God is my gift' and is most often linked with Biblical tradition.
How do you pronounce Zabdiel?
It's commonly said ZAB-dee-el /ˈzæb.di.ɛl/.
Is Zabdiel a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Zabdiel is used as a boy name.
How popular is Zabdiel?
In 2024, Zabdiel ranked #1504 in the U.S. for boys, with 119 births recorded.