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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: servant of God

If you’re searching for a name to honor baby’s Jewish faith, we have one you might want to consider. The Hebrew boy’s name, Obie, means “servant of God” and is related to Obadiah and Obed. Obadiah was a biblical figure from the Christian Old Testament who prophesied the fall of the mountain-dwelling nation, Edom. In recent years, Obie has become famous for its ties to the great Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars. So whether you’re looking for a twist on a traditional Hebrew name or love George Lucas, Obie is a great choice for baby.