Obada
Obada is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Worship, devotion to God”.
| Meaning | Worship, devotion to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبادة |
| Pronunciation | oo-BAH-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Obada
Obada is a popular spelling of the Arabic name ʿUbāda. It shares its root with ʿibāda, worship, and ʿabd, servant, so the name speaks of devotion to God. Its most famous bearer is ʿUbāda ibn al-Ṣāmit, a Companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and one of the Madinan helpers known as the Ansar. In the Levant the name is often written Obadah.
Is Obada a Muslim name?
Obada is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, and as the name of the Companion ʿUbāda ibn al-Ṣāmit it appeals to families who want a Sahaba name. The name itself is not in the Quran, but its root is very frequent there, as in 'I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me' (Quran 51:56).
How popular is Obada?
Obada is most popular in Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Egypt, often spelled Obada or Obadah.
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Spellings and variants of Obada
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Obada mean?
Obada means 'Worship, devotion to God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Obada a Muslim name?
Obada is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, and as the name of the Companion ʿUbāda ibn al-Ṣāmit it appeals to families who want a Sahaba name. The name itself is not in the Quran, but its root is very frequent there, as in 'I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me' (Quran 51:56).
How do you pronounce Obada?
Obada is pronounced oo-BAH-dah.
Is Obada a boy or girl name?
Obada is usually a boy name.