A variant of Zebediah, from Hebrew roots meaning gift of the Lord.
Zebidiah is a variant of Zebediah, from Hebrew roots meaning gift of the Lord. That places the name in the same devotional family as many Hebrew theophoric names, where the meaning openly acknowledges divine giving.
The name carries a formal, scriptural authority that comes from its religious transparency. As a given name, Zebidiah feels antique, solemn, and distinctly biblical. It has the long, resonant structure typical of older Hebrew-influenced forms, and the spelling gives it a slightly variant, individualized edge.
The name suggests gratitude and consecration, with a strong sense of inherited faith. Zebidiah sounds serious and enduring, like a name preserved by tradition rather than fashion.