Servant of God
Derived from the Hebrew name Obadiah, it signifies one who serves or worships God. It is a traditional name that remains popular in Jewish communities, particularly among Sephardic and Mizrahi families.
Less common today
Ovadia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,518 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel and influential spiritual leader
Israeli politician who served as Deputy Minister of Defense
Israeli Druze painter and artist
