Obaidah
Obaidah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of God”.
| Meaning | Servant of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبيدة |
| Pronunciation | oh-BAY-dah |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Obaidah
Obaidah is a spelling of ʿUbayda, an old Arabic name related to ʿabd (servant). Despite the -ah ending it is a boy's name, best known through Abū ʿUbayda ibn al-Jarrāḥ, one of the ten Companions promised Paradise, whom the Prophet ﷺ called 'the trustworthy one of this nation'. It is popular in Jordan, Syria and the Gulf.
Is Obaidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Obaidah is a Muslim boy's name associated with the great Companion Abū ʿUbayda ibn al-Jarrāḥ.
Where is the name Obaidah used?
Popular in Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Saudi Arabia.
Gifts with the name Obaidah
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Spellings and variants of Obaidah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Obaidah mean?
Obaidah means 'Servant of God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Obaidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Obaidah is a Muslim boy's name associated with the great Companion Abū ʿUbayda ibn al-Jarrāḥ.
How do you write Obaidah in Arabic?
Obaidah is written عبيدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Obaidah?
Obaidah is pronounced oh-BAY-dah.