Obadiah Name Meaning
The name Obadiah comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Obadiah below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Obadiah Name Meaning
BiblicalMeans "servant of YAHWEH" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the twelve minor prophets, the author of the Book of Obadiah, which predicts the downfall of the nation of Edom.
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