Servant of Yahweh
Derived from the Hebrew name Ovadyah, it is composed of the elements 'avad', meaning to serve, and 'yah', referring to the Hebrew God. In the Old Testament, Obadiah is a minor prophet and the author of the shortest book in the Bible.
About 104 boys were named Obadiah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Obadiah — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
A prophet in the Hebrew Bible and author of the Book of Obadiah
The villainous industrialist also known as Iron Monger · Marvel Comics
A social-climbing clergyman in the Chronicles of Barsetshire · Barchester Towers
A recurring antagonist and sergeant in the Sharpe series · Sharpe's Rifles
