Boy name
Obed name meaning
“one who serves, servant”
Obed is a masculine name from Hebrew ‘Oved, meaning one who serves or a servant. The source word also refers to someone who works, giving the name a meaning connected with work and service. In the Bible, Obed is the son of Ruth and Boaz.
What does Obed mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Obed
From Hebrew ‘Oved, meaning one who works or serves. Obed is the biblical son of Ruth and Boaz.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Obed
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Obed, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Obed: one who serves, servant
- Yosep: may God add
- Valentino: strong, healthy
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Meaning of each word
- Obed: one who serves, servant
- Leonard: brave as a lion
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
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Obed Semen
Meaning of each word
- Obed: one who serves, servant
- Semen: God has heard
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Meaning of each word
- Jos: may God add
- Obed: one who serves, servant
- Xavier: a new house
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Obed Nicholas
Meaning of each word
- Obed: one who serves, servant
- Nicholas: victory of the people
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Meaning of each word
- Obed: one who serves, servant
- Natalis: relating to birth
- Marciano: related to the name Marcius
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How to pronounce Obed
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦴꦧꦺꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮇᮘᮨᮓ᮪ |
Is Obed a boy’s name?
Yes, Obed is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Obed ranks #1,856 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Obed
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Prasetyo♂A pledge of loyalty, a solemn vow
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiadi♂Faithful and noble
- Abdi♂Servant, attendant
Famous people named Obed
- Obed Naitboho
- Obed Deal · b. 1994
- Obed Gwijangge · b. 1965
- Obed Mandacan · b. 1986
- Obed Naitboho · b. 1961
- Obed Oktafianus Nego Nenobais · b. 1965
- Obed Romario Worembay · b. 1991
- Obed Rumbruren
FAQ about the name Obed
What is the meaning of Obed?
Obed means one who serves, servant. From Hebrew ‘Oved, meaning one who works or serves. Obed is the biblical son of Ruth and Boaz.
Is Obed a boy’s name?
Yes, Obed is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Obed?
Obed is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Obed have?
Obed has 2 syllables (O-bed) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Obed?
Obed ranks #1,856 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Obed?
Some ideas: Obed Yosep Valentino; Obed Leonard Agustino; Obed Semen.
Famous people named Obed?
Notable people named Obed include Obed Naitboho, Obed Deal, Obed Gwijangge.
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