Why Obed Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Obed” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Obed” is of Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Debo.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Dboe.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Obed

The true meaning of ‘Obed’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Obed is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.

Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.

When people hear the name Obed, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You strive to uphold and adhere to the moral rules of society. You have strong spiritual beliefs, sensitive, and able to control your emotions. If you feel something deep inside you, you feel it very strongly even though you do not necessarily show it. Be careful not to be too jealous or possessive.

Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.

Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black

Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root

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Is The Name Obed Popular?

“Obed” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Arizona as reported in the 1994 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only five babies in Arizona have the same name as you in 1994. A total of only 58 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2005 with a total of 137 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Obed” was recorded 3,982 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Obeds to occupy the country of Falkland Islands with an estimated population of 3,791.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to six newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past seven decades (1954 to 2023), the name “Obed” was recorded 3,568 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Obed, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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