Obed

Obed is a masculine first name that is considered a variant of Oved and has biblical origins. In the Old Testament, it is translated with the meanings 'the servant', 'the minister', and 'the worshiper'.

What does the name Obed mean?

The first name Obed is derived from Oved and has its roots in the Old Testament. The literal translation is 'the servant', 'the minister', and 'the worshiper'. It comes from the ancient Hebrew term ʿavaḏ (עָבַד), which stands for 'to serve', 'to work', 'to honor', and 'to worship'. In the Old Testament, Obed is mentioned as the son of Boaz and Ruth, as well as the father of Jesse, who in turn was the father of King David (Ruth 4:13-17, 21-22).

Where does the name Obed come from?

Obed is a masculine first name of ancient Hebrew origin that carries the meaning 'the servant'. The ancient Hebrew word ʿavaḏ (עָבַד) consists of the meanings 'to serve', 'to work', 'to honor', and 'to worship', and is rooted in biblical language.

How do you pronounce Obed?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Obed: Obed is a two-syllable name that is soft and harmoniously structured. It is pronounced as 'O-bed' [ˈoːbɛt] or [oˈbɛd]. The pronunciation begins with a rounded, elongated 'O', which has a calm aura. The voiced 'b' provides a gentle connection to the second syllable. The clear, firm accent at the end is achieved through a dental sound. Thus, Obed conveys a simple, dignified, and harmonious impression - soft at the beginning and distinct at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Obed has a certain prevalence as a first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 3,619th place. Over the last ten years, Obed has been chosen as a first name around 20 times, which gives it a 5,627th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,053rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Obi

Famous people

• Donni Obed Valle Valdison (Salvadoran footballer)
• James Obed Howard (Canadian boxer)
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• Obed Calvaire (American jazz musician)
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• Obed Gomez (American artist)
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• Obed Taylor (American architect)
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