What origin is the name Obal?

Obal comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Obal a popular name?

Obal is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Obal does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Obal?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Obal — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Obal

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Obal

Obal

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Obal is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This name carries a unique historical reference, meaning 'inconvenience of old age.' A distinctive choice for your little one.".

Parents who choose Obal pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "This name carries a unique historical reference, meaning 'inconvenience of old age.' A distinctive choice for your little one.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name carries a unique historical reference, meaning 'inconvenience of old age.' A distinctive choice for your little one.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Obal

Very rare in US records

What does Obal mean?

Obal is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "This name carries a unique historical reference, meaning 'inconvenience of old age.' A distinctive choice for your little one.".

Is Obal a rare name?

Yes. Obal does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Obal

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Obal means "This name carries a unique historical reference, meaning 'inconvenience of old age.' A distinctive choice for your little one." — these names share that spirit.