Quick answer
Obed is a boy name meaning "serving, worshipping".
Pronunciation: English /ˈoʊ.bɛd/.
Meaning and history
The name means "serving, worshipping" in Hebrew. This is the name of several Old Testament characters including the grandfather of David.
Notes and context
Usage: biblical, biblical latin, biblical greek | Ancient Hebrew: עוֹבֵד; Ancient Greek: Ὠβήδ