Ovadia: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֹבַדְיָה
Pronounced o-vad-YAH
Meaning of Ovadia
Ovadia reads as oved Yah, the faithful servant of God. It is the name of the prophet Obadiah, whose prophecy is the shortest among the twelve minor prophets.
The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning Edom: We have heard a message from the LORD, And an ambassador is sent among the nations: ‘Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle.’
חֲזוֹן עֹבַדְיָה כֹּה־אָמַר אֲדֹנָי יֱהֹוִה לֶאֱדוֹם שְׁמוּעָה שָׁמַעְנוּ מֵאֵת יְהֹוָה וְצִיר בַּגּוֹיִם שֻׁלָּח קוּמוּ וְנָקוּמָה עָלֶיהָ לַמִּלְחָמָה׃
Ovadia in Hebrew
Ovadia is written עובדיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֹבַדְיָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- וVav
- בBet
- דDalet
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 97 (Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Bet 2 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningservant of God
- Pronunciationo-vad-YAH
- Hebrewעובדיה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Ovadia last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2015, at #136 (124 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #72, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | 136 | 124 |
| 2014 | 72 | 231 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ovadia
What does the name Ovadia mean?
Ovadia reads as oved Yah, the faithful servant of God. It is the name of the prophet Obadiah, whose prophecy is the shortest among the twelve minor prophets.
How do you pronounce Ovadia?
Ovadia is pronounced o-vad-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ovadia in Hebrew?
Ovadia is written עובדיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֹבַדְיָה).
Is Ovadia a biblical name?
Yes. Ovadia appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Obadiah 1:1.
How popular is the name Ovadia in Israel?
Ovadia last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2015, at #136 (124 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #72, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ovadia?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עובדיה adds up to 97 (Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Bet 2 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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