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Zebadiah

Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh has bestowed
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Zebadiah Name Meaning and Origin

Zebadiah is a name meaning “Yahweh has bestowed”, from Hebrew origin.

Zebadiah is of Hebrew origin and is traditionally masculine. It means “Yahweh has bestowed” or “God has given,” derived from the Hebrew elements “zebed”, meaning “gift” or “donation,” and “Yah” (a shortened form of Yahweh), referring to God. Zebadiah was used in the Bible, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of several individuals. The name carries a strong religious significance, symbolizing the belief that a child is a gift from God. While rare today, it has a classical, historical appeal due to its biblical roots.

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