Zebedee
/ zeh-beh-DEE /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇺🇬 Uganda
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Blessed
Meaning & Etymology
gift of God
gift of God
Etymology
From the Greek Ζεβεδαῖος (Zebedaios), derived from the Hebrew name זְבַדְיָה (Zebadiah), meaning ‘gift of God’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Narrow Bantu > Central Bantu > Masaba-Luhya > Lumasaba
Cultural context
Used by Christian Bagisu speakers, often associated with the father of the apostles James and John.
Symbolism
Represents a person who is seen as a blessing or a gift from God to their family and community.
Religious reference
Matthew 4:21