Zebadiah
/Z-EH-V-AA-D-IY-Y-AA/
The LORD has bestowed, from Hebrew zabad (to endow, to grant, to give freely) bound to Yah (the LORD). A biblical personal name, it reads as an acknowledgement that whatever one holds was first given, casting the bearer's gifts and very being as a bestowal from the divine hand.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Zebadiah is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “The LORD has bestowed, from Hebrew zabad (to endow, to grant, to give freely) bound to Yah (the LORD). A biblical personal name, it reads as an acknowledgement that whatever one holds was first given, casting the bearer's gifts and very being as a bestowal from the divine hand.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Zebadiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "The LORD has bestowed, from Hebrew zabad (to endow, to grant, to give freely) bound to Yah (the LORD). A biblical personal name, it reads as an acknowledgement that whatever one holds was first given, casting the bearer's gifts and very being as a bestowal from the divine hand." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Zebadiah is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Zebadiah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Zebadiah's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Zebadiah means “The LORD has bestowed, from Hebrew zabad (to endow, to grant, to give freely) bound to Yah (the LORD). A biblical personal name, it reads as an acknowledgement that whatever one holds was first given, casting the bearer's gifts and very being as a bestowal from the divine hand.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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See Zebadiah's full reading →What does Zebadiah's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Zebadiah resonates in either tradition.
Zebadiah's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Zebadiah's full reading →
Does Zebadiah go with your family's names?
Zebadiah breaks into 8 sounds: /Z-EH-V-AA-D-IY-Y-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Zebadiah sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Zebadiah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Zebadiah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Zebadiah
What does the name Zebadiah mean?
Zebadiah means "The LORD has bestowed, from Hebrew zabad (to endow, to grant, to give freely) bound to Yah (the LORD). A biblical personal name, it reads as an acknowledgement that whatever one holds was first given, casting the bearer's gifts and very being as a bestowal from the divine hand.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Zebadiah a boy or girl name?
Zebadiah is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Zebadiah?
Zebadiah is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Zebadiah a Jewish name?
Yes. Zebadiah is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Zebadiah mean in Hebrew?
Zebadiah originates from Hebrew, where it means "The LORD has bestowed, from Hebrew zabad (to endow, to grant, to give freely) bound to Yah (the LORD). A biblical personal name, it reads as an acknowledgement that whatever one holds was first given, casting the bearer's gifts and very being as a bestowal from the divine hand.."
What are common nicknames for Zebadiah?
Common short forms of Zebadiah include Zeba, Zebi.
What is the numerology of Zebadiah?
Zebadiah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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