عبيدة

Obaida

boyArabic

Obaida is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little servant of God, devoted worshipper”.

MeaningLittle servant of God, devoted worshipper
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبيدة
Pronunciationoo-BAI-dah
Arabic rootع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Obaida

Obaida is a spelling of ʿUbayda, a diminutive of ʿabd (servant of God). Despite the final -a it is a boy's name. It is honoured through Abu ʿUbayda ibn al-Jarrāḥ, one of the ten Companions promised Paradise, whom the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ called the trustworthy one of this community.

Is Obaida a Muslim name?

Yes. Obaida (ʿUbayda) is a Muslim boy's name of Arabic origin, well known from the Companion Abu ʿUbayda ibn al-Jarrah.

Where is the name Obaida used?

Popular in Syria, Jordan, Palestine and the Gulf, often spelled Obaida or Obaidah.

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Spellings and variants of Obaida

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Obaida mean?

Obaida means 'Little servant of God, devoted worshipper'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Obaida a Muslim name?

Yes. Obaida (ʿUbayda) is a Muslim boy's name of Arabic origin, well known from the Companion Abu ʿUbayda ibn al-Jarrah.

How do you write Obaida in Arabic?

Obaida is written عبيدة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Obaida?

Obaida is pronounced oo-BAI-dah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.