| Meaning | servant of God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | O-ba-di-ah |
About Obadiah
Obadiah stands as a name of substantial historical and biblical significance, offering depth and gravitas uncommon in contemporary naming practices. This four-syllable choice commands attention through its length and distinctive sound pattern, marking it as notably different from current popular selections. Parents drawn to Obadiah often possess appreciation for traditional, meaningful names that carry centuries of history and usage. The name projects strength and solemnity while maintaining a certain gentle dignity. Obadiah provides rich nickname possibilities—Obi, Obie, or Diah—for those seeking more casual everyday options while preserving the formal name for official purposes. This choice particularly appeals to families with religious connections or those valuing names with substantial literary and historical presence. Obadiah requires confidence to bestow, as it certainly stands apart from mainstream choices, but rewards that confidence with unmistakable character and distinction. The name ages exceptionally well, carrying appropriate weight for both childhood and mature adulthood.
Variations of Name Obadiah
| Obadias |
| Obadya |
| Ovadya |
| Abdiah |
| Abdi |
Nicknames for Obadiah
| Obie |
| Diah |
| Oba |
| OB |
Famous People Named Obadiah
| Obadiah Bruen Jr. | American Revolutionary War officer |
| Obadiah B. Brown | American politician and lawyer |
| Obadiah Gardner | American politician and Governor of Maine |
| Obadiah Johnson | Canadian politician and businessman |
| Obadiah Strongsword | British fantasy novelist |
| Obadiah Tarumbwa | Zimbabwean footballer |
| Obadiah Williams | American naval officer and engineer |
| Obadiah White | English cricketer |
| Obadiah Grew | English nonconformist minister and writer |
| Obadiah Holmes | Early American Baptist minister |
| Obadiah Gerhart | American World War II veteran |
| Obadiah Stane | Marvel Comics character - Iron Monger |
Characters Named Obadiah
| Obadiah Slope | Fictional character from Anthony Trollope's novel "Barchester Towers" |
| Obadiah "Obie" Burnett | Character from the TV series "Green Acres" |
| Obadiah Newcomb | Character from the movie "The Devil and Daniel Webster" |
| Obadiah Stapp | Character from the TV series "Jericho" |
| Obadiah Hakeswill | Character from the video game "Mount & Blade" |
| Obadiah "Obie" Garver | Character from the movie "Two for the Road" |
| Obadiah Broke | Character from the video game "The Sims 2" |