Zebidiah first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Zebidiah has been for the last 1 years (from 1997 to 1997) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Zebidiah

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has bestowed".

Popularity of Zebidiah by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Zebidiah is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1997, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Zebidiah.

Year Male Count Female Count
1997 5 0

The history of the first name Zebidiah

The name Zebidiah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Zebadyah, which means "endowed by God" or "gift of God." The name is believed to have been in use among the Israelites as early as the 6th century BCE.

In the Old Testament of the Bible, the name Zebidiah is mentioned as the name of one of the sons of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. This reference suggests that the name was already in use during the time of the biblical patriarchs, around the 2nd millennium BCE.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Zebidiah was Zebidiah Winslow, an English Puritan who lived from 1597 to 1700. He was a prominent figure among the early settlers of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, serving as a magistrate and military leader.

Another notable figure bearing the name was Zebidiah Isbell, who lived from 1719 to 1805. He was an American Revolutionary War soldier and one of the earliest settlers in the Ohio Territory, helping to establish the town of Marietta, Ohio.

In the 19th century, Zebidiah Redding was a distinguished American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1839 to 1843, representing the state of New Hampshire.

Zebidiah Hatch, born in 1795 and died in 1868, was a Mormon pioneer and one of the earliest settlers in the Salt Lake Valley. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the western United States.

Zebidiah Cooley, born in 1805 and died in 1892, was an American inventor and manufacturer. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the threshing machine, which revolutionized the agricultural industry in the 19th century.

While the name Zebidiah was more commonly used in the past, particularly among certain religious and cultural groups, it has become relatively rare in modern times. However, its rich historical roots and biblical associations have ensured that it remains a distinctive and meaningful name choice for some parents.

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