Obed

Obed originated from the Hebrew Bible. The meaning of Obed is 'god's servant'. Obed was Lord's willing, loyal child of Ruth, a Moabitess, who adhered to Mother-in-law Naomi and married for the second time to Boaz, who was related to Naomi. Obed was an ancestral reason for the birth of Jesus, the Savior. Obed is the father of a great messiah Jesse and grandfather of David. Parents usually name their boy child Obed, a rare and unique name, since they are believed to have a compelling personality. According to some beliefs, people with the name Obed are strong, balanced, inspirational, and prosperous. Obed-named people are popularly believed to be ingenious and sympathetic and prefer peace over war. The numerology value of the name Obed is 8.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

servant of God

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

B is for buoy, you encourage those you see.

E is for extra, those little things you do!

D is for delight, a surprise from within.

Lucky

Obed lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Obed

• Obed Biblical figure, son of Ruth and grandfather of King David
• Obed valiant man in King David's armies (1 Chr. 11:47)
• Obed son of Ephlal, father of Jehu, descendant of Judah (1 Chr. 2:38)
• Obed father of Azariah, a captain of hundreds (2 Chr. 23:1)
• Obed Yao Asamoah former foreign minister and Attorney General of Ghana