Obeida
Obeida is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Little servant of God”.
| Meaning | Little servant of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبيدة |
| Pronunciation | oo-BAY-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Obeida
Obeida is another spelling of ʿUbayda, shaped by the Levantine and Egyptian habit of pronouncing ay as ei. Despite the -a at the end, families give it to sons. Many choose it to honour Abu ʿUbayda ibn al-Jarrāḥ, who commanded the Muslim forces in Syria. The name means a little servant of God, a humble form drawn from ʿabd, and it is common in Syria, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt.
Is Obeida a Muslim name?
Obeida is a boy's name taken from ʿUbayda, built on the Arabic word for a servant of God.
How popular is Obeida?
Obeida is common in Syria, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt.
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Spellings and variants of Obeida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Obeida mean?
Obeida means 'Little servant of God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Obeida a Muslim name?
Obeida is a boy's name taken from ʿUbayda, built on the Arabic word for a servant of God.
How do you pronounce Obeida?
Obeida is pronounced oo-BAY-dah.
Is Obeida a boy or girl name?
Obeida is usually a boy name.