Obed: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“serving; a servant”

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عوبید

עובד

Obed (عوبید, Hebrew עובד) is a Christian boy’s name that means “serving; a servant”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Obed.

Obed at a glance

Meaning: serving; a servant
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Faith: Christian
Say it: oh-bed
Syllables: 2
Letters: 4
First letter: O · ع

Meaning of Obed

In English: serving; a servant
اردو میں معنی: خادم؛ عبادت گزار

Origin and history of Obed

From Hebrew oved, meaning 'serving'. Son of Ruth and Boaz, grandfather of David.

Base wordHebrew oved

How to say and write Obed

Say it: oh-bed2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Obed
Urdu: عوبید
Original script: עובד
Themes: Faith

Sibling names for Obed

Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Obed.

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Questions about the name Obed

What does the name Obed mean?

Obed means “serving; a servant”. In Urdu: خادم؛ عبادت گزار. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Obed a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Obed is a boy’s name.

Is Obed a Christian name?

Yes. Obed is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew oved, meaning 'serving'. Son of Ruth and Boaz, grandfather of David.

How do you pronounce Obed?

Say it “oh-bed”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Obed in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Obed is written عوبید. In its original script: עובד.

Is the meaning of Obed verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.