What origin is the name Obediah?

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

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

Obediah

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Obediah

Obediah

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

3 syllables

Obediah is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Serves god.".

Parents who choose Obediah pick a boy name from the Hebrew tradition, meaning "Serves god.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Serves god.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Obediah mean?

Obediah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Serves god.".

How popular is Obediah?

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