Obaid
Obaid is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Little servant of God”.
| Meaning | Little servant of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبيد |
| Pronunciation | oo-BAID |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Obaid
Obaid is a common way of writing ʿUbayd, which shrinks ʿabd, servant or worshipper, into a diminutive. The smaller form adds a note of humility and warmth, so the name suggests a humble little servant of God. Families in the Gulf and Pakistan often use it by itself, and it also forms part of longer names such as ʿUbaydullāh. It is especially familiar in the UAE.
Is Obaid a Muslim name?
Obaid is a Muslim name of Arabic origin that expresses humble servanthood before God.
How popular is Obaid?
Obaid is common in the UAE and the wider Gulf, and in Pakistan and India.
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Spellings and variants of Obaid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Obaid mean?
Obaid means 'Little servant of God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Obaid a Muslim name?
Obaid is a Muslim name of Arabic origin that expresses humble servanthood before God.
How do you pronounce Obaid?
Obaid is pronounced oo-BAID.
Is Obaid a boy or girl name?
Obaid is usually a boy name.