"servant of God"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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Meaning & Origin
"worshiper of Yahweh"
Origin: Biblical Hebrew
Language: English
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The Story of Obbie
Obbie is a warm and friendly diminutive of Obadiah, one of the most ancient Hebrew names in the Bible. Obadiah comes from the Hebrew words eved (servant/worshiper) and Yah (a shortened form of Yahweh, God), meaning servant of God or worshiper of Yahweh. In the Old Testament, Obadiah was a faithful servant of King Ahab who hid 100 prophets from the wrath of Queen Jezebel, and later one of the twelve minor prophets has a book named after him. The nickname Obbie strips the name down to its friendly, approachable core while retaining all that ancient spiritual heritage.
Obbie was most common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a nickname for Obadiah in rural American communities. As the full name Obadiah fell out of fashion, so did its diminutives, making Obbie quite rare today.
The name carries deep biblical roots as a diminutive of Obadiah, one of the twelve minor prophets. In African-American churches, Old Testament names like Obadiah were especially cherished for their direct connection to scripture.
Historical Record
Obbie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 88 babies have been named Obbie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Obbie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,106 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Short for Obadiah, which means servant of God in Hebrew
- Obadiah is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament
- The Book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, only 21 verses
Obbie in Other Languages
Greek
Obadias
Arabic
Obadiah
French
Abdias
Hebrew
Ovadyah
Spanish
Obadias
Popularity Over Time
#16,106
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Minor prophet of the Old Testament with the shortest prophetic book, from whom Obbie is derived
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #16,106
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Cultural Origins
- American African-American Christian British
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Ob
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Frequently Asked Questions About Obbie
What does the name Obbie mean?
"servant of God" (from Hebrew). "worshiper of Yahweh" (from Biblical Hebrew). Obbie is a warm and friendly diminutive of Obadiah, one of the most ancient Hebrew names in the Bible. Obadiah comes from the Hebrew words eved (servant/worshiper) and Yah (a shortened form of Yahweh, God), meaning servant of God or worshiper of Yahweh. In the Old Testament, Obadiah was a faithful servant of King Ahab who hid 100 prophets from the wrath of Queen Jezebel, and later one of the twelve minor prophets has a book named after him. The nickname Obbie strips the name down to its friendly, approachable core while retaining all that ancient spiritual heritage.
What is the origin of the name Obbie?
Obbie has Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, American, African-American, Christian, and British origins. In Hebrew, it means "servant of God". In Biblical Hebrew, it means "worshiper of Yahweh".
Is Obbie a boy or girl name?
Obbie is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Obbie?
Obbie is currently ranked #16106 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Obbie?
Popular middle name pairings include Obbie Ray, Obbie Lee, Obbie James, Obbie Earl, and Obbie Wayne.
What are good sibling names for Obbie?
Names that pair well with Obbie as siblings include Bobby, Robbie, Dobbie, and Obadiah.
How many syllables does Obbie have?
Obbie has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Obbie a common or rare name?
Obbie is an uncommon name, ranked #16106 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Obbie
Obbie is a boy name with American, African-American, Christian, and British origins . The name means "servant of God" in Hebrew .
Obbie is currently ranked #16,106 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Obbie has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Obbie include Ob. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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