Obaidah

Obaidah (עבדיה) is a historical male first name of Hebrew origin, also found in biblical texts. Its meaning can be translated as 'the servant of God.'

What does the name Obaidah mean?

The name Obaidah (עבדיה) is a traditional Hebrew first name mentioned in the Bible. It means 'the servant of God.' The roots of the name lie in the ancient Hebrew language, derived from the terms 'abad' (עבד), meaning 'to work' or 'to serve,' and 'yah' (יה), which represents the divine name. Obadiah, a biblical figure who gave rise to this name, was a wealthy man with the gift of prophecy.

Where does the name Obaidah come from?

Obaidah is a male first name that originates from ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning 'the servant of God.'

How do you pronounce Obaidah?

Obaidah is pronounced approximately like 'Obeida.'

Popularity

In Germany, Obaidah is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it reached 3,972nd. Over the last ten years, Obaidah has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the statistics for the last decade. Between 2010 and 2024, the name is ranked 8,508th.