Obed

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Servant of Allah

Obed is variant of Ubaid and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Obed or Ubaid, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Ubaid.

Full Meaning of Obed

Obed is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means “servant”, as in “servant of Allah”. Obed is the name of many companions of the Prophet ﷺ, such as Obed al-Ansari and Obed Abu Abdurrahman. It is derived from the AIN-B-D root which is used in many places in the Quran.

The word will not be changed with Me, and never will I be unjust to servants. (Quran 50:29)