Avdiel

עַבְדִיאֵל

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: servant of God

• Avdiel means "servant of God" and appears in the Bible in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad. The name combines eved, meaning servant, with El, meaning God, expressing a life of devotion and purpose. In Jewish thought, being a servant of God is not a diminishment but one of the highest callings, describing a life rooted in faith, humility, and deep intention.

  Strong and resonant, Avdiel fits naturally among the Avi-family names popular in Israeli and observant communities. It carries spiritual commitment without feeling heavy, and its meaning sparks beautiful conversations about purpose and faith. A name that reframes service as strength is quietly radical in the best possible way.

• Alternate Spellings: Abdiel
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Hallel
  ,
  Hodaya
  ,
  Elkana
  ,
  Ovadiah
• Theme: God