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[Opinions] How would you instinctively pronounce this name?
Odeya / Odeyah. If you saw that name written done or on a name badge, how would you assume it was pronounced? And what do you think of it? Thanks.Sarah -
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I would say o-DEH-ya, like Mireya mee-REH-ya, pretty nice name in general, but not my preferred style.
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Thanks, it’s actually pronounced oh-DAY-ah.
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I would say oh-DAY-uh. It's okay.
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Oh-DAY-uhIt seems to go with the other names in your sibset! It seems pretty gender neutral to me as well.
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Oh-DAY-uhIt seems to go with the other names in your sibset! It seems pretty gender neutral to me as well.
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It’s actually a beautiful feminine Hebrew name meaning I will thank God, ode to God.
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O-day-ah or Ode-ya or O-die-ah maybe. I wouldn't know how to pronounce it, so I would probably make a mess of it and ask the person for clarification.
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oh-DAY-aIt reminds me of the word "odious".
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Oh really? That’s unfortunate! :)
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Oh-DAY-uh.It's pretty, it has a sort of Old West/Native American feel to it.
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It’s actually a Hebrew name meaning I will thank God, ode to God.
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Oh-DAY-uh, which is gorgeous imo.
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Yes, I think it’s a beautiful name too.
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O-DAY-ah
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oh DAY uh. I quite like the sound of it, but not enough to use.
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I would assume it would be said VERY similar to the name, "Adaiah" (uh-DAY-uh) but an "O" sound at the beginning. I find it pleasant. It's unique (or possibly rare) without being TOO out there and has a lovely sound to it. I'd spell it as Odeya. I find 'h' unnecessary.
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You are correct, it is o-DAY-uh. It’s a beautiful feminine Hebrew name meaning I will thank God, ode to God. You can legitimately spell it Odeya or Odeyah. I like either spelling, but probably gravitate more towards Odeyah, as it derives from the Hebrew “òdeyáḣ”.

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Oh-day-ah
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Oh-day-ah
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O day a
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oh-DAY-uhI like it, but only if it’s spelled Odeya, not Odeyah.
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OH-DEE-YA. I would probably wait for a hint from them, though.
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I would pronounce it like aw-DAY-uh. It's an okay name.
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This was one I asked you about awhile back when I saw you mention it. I think it's beautiful and unique, but not in a trendy/superficial way if that makes sense; like I can tell it has substance/meaning behind it.Anyway, I pronounce it oh-DAY-uh.

This message was edited 6/15/2021, 5:24 PM

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It is beautiful, it’s a feminine Hebrew name meaning I will thank God, ode to God. And that’s exactly how it’s pronounced :)
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oh-DAY-uhIt's pretty, but not my style.
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“Oh-day-ah”
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oh-DAY-ah. I don’t hate it but it doesn’t appeal that much either.
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oh-DAY-yahIt's fine. It reminds me of names of African origin, possibly masculine.
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It’s actually a feminine Hebrew name meaning I will thank God, ode to God. And yes, that’s how you pronounce it. Just wanted to see if people would instinctively pronounce it that way or not.
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Oh-DAY-yah.
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I would pronounce it "oh-DAY-ah". It seems like an interesting name.
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Yes, that’s how you pronounce it. Just wanted to see how people would instinctively pronounce it. It’s a feminine Hebrew name meaning I will thank God, ode to God.
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