Zebadiah

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Zebadiah Pronunciation

Zebadiah is pronounced zeb-ə-DY-ah /ˌzɛb.əˈdaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Zevadyah, 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God' — a biblical nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A gift bestowed by God: Zebadiah is Hebrew for 'Yahweh has bestowed'. Devout, vintage, and strong.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Zevadyah, 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God' — a biblical name

U.S. rank (2024)#4687 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,080

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Zebadiah comes from Hebrew Zevadyah, 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God' (borne by several biblical figures, including warriors of David). A devout, vintage name with the friendly nickname Zeb.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Yahweh-has-bestowed at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Zebadiah means 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God' in Hebrew — a biblical name (several men bore it), devout and vintage, with the nickname Zeb.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Zebadiah — etymology

Variations

ZebediahZebedeeZavdiel

Nicknames

Zeb

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How do you pronounce Zebadiah?

Zebadiah is pronounced zeb-ə-DY-ah (/ˌzɛb.əˈdaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Zebadiah said aloud.

How do you say Zebadiah?

Zebadiah is said zeb-ə-DY-ah (/ˌzɛb.əˈdaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Zebadiah said aloud.

What does the name Zebadiah mean?

Zebadiah is Hebrew for 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God'.

Is Zebadiah a boy or girl name?

Zebadiah is a boy's name.

How popular is Zebadiah?

Zebadiah is a rare name in the U.S.