obady

Obady is a personal name that may function as either a given name or a surname. It is relatively uncommon and does not correspond to a single language or national tradition. The etymology is not firmly established; it is occasionally considered a variant or transliteration related to biblical Obadiah (Hebrew: Obadyahu), though this connection is not universal and the spelling Obady may also reflect local phonology or transliteration practices.

In terms of usage and distribution, Obady appears infrequently in public records and is more commonly found in private genealogical sources or small community contexts. The spelling variations associated with similar names are common, and Obady may be encountered alongside forms such as Obadia, Obadiah, or Ovadia in different regions. There is no widely documented cultural or historical association that defines the name, and it remains a relatively rare form in contemporary naming.

Notable people with the exact spelling Obady are not widely documented in major reference sources. The name is generally regarded as a rare variant rather than a widely used given name or surname.

See also: Obadiah, Obadia, Ovadia, and other related variants. These names share etymological roots in Hebrew and appear in various forms across different languages and cultures.