עוֹדֵד

Oded

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Oded is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Restorer; one who encourages”.

MeaningRestorer; one who encourages
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Written asעוֹדֵד
Pronunciationoh-DED
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael

Meaning and origin of Oded

Oded is usually explained from the Hebrew root meaning 'to restore' or 'to encourage', and in modern Hebrew the related word means 'he encouraged'. In 2 Chronicles, Oded is a prophet who persuades the army of the northern kingdom to release captives taken from Judah. The name became popular in Israel in the mid-twentieth century.

Is Oded a Jewish name?

Oded is a biblical name belonging to a prophet in 2 Chronicles who spoke up for mercy toward captives, giving the name a humane, encouraging association.

How popular is Oded?

A familiar name in Israel, especially among older generations.

Gifts with the name Oded

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Spellings and variants of Oded

Oddie

Names similar to Oded

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Oded mean?

Oded means 'Restorer; one who encourages'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Oded a Jewish name?

Oded is a biblical name belonging to a prophet in 2 Chronicles who spoke up for mercy toward captives, giving the name a humane, encouraging association.

How do you pronounce Oded?

Oded is pronounced oh-DED.

Is Oded a boy or girl name?

Oded is usually a boy name.

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