Zebedee Name Meaning
The name Zebedee comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Zebedee below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Zebedee Name Meaning
BiblicalFrom Ζεβεδαιος (Zebedaios), the Greek form of ZEBADIAH used in the New Testament, where it refers to the father of the apostles James and John.
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