The correct spelling of the name "Obadya" is often unclear, but phonetically it is pronounced as əʊˈbædɪə. The first syllable "o" is pronounced as "oh", while the second syllable "ba" is pronounced with an "a" sound as in "bat". The third syllable "dya" is pronounced as "dee-yuh". This name is derived from Hebrew and is often spelled differently in various cultures, but its correct phonetic transcription remains the same.
The name "Obadya" is derived from the Hebrew language. It is a variant spelling of the name "Obadiah" or "Ovadia" (in Hebrew: עֹבַדְיָה), which is composed of two elements: "Ovad" meaning "servant" and "yah" representing the divine name of God. Therefore, "Obadya" can be interpreted as "servant of God" or "worshiper of God" in Hebrew.