"But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it."
Christian Name · Germanic/Greek Origin
Otis Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Otis
boy
Otis means "Wealth; Son of Otto; Keen of hearing", a boy's name of Germanic/Greek origin. The name Otis does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Otis hears and keeps the word — reading, hearing, obeying, the blessed one whose keen ear catches every word God speaks and follows it.
Is Otis in the Bible?
No — the name Otis does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Wealth; Son of Otto; Keen of hearing", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Otis.
Pronunciation:/OH-tis/
OriginGermanic/Greek
MeaningWealth; Son of Otto; Keen of hearing
What does Otis mean?
Otis is a boy name of Germanic/Greek origin meaning "Wealth; Son of Otto; Keen of hearing". Otis has keen hearing — and blessed are those who hear God's word and keep it. 'Blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.' Otis listens carefully because obedience follows hearing.
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What does Otis mean in the Bible?
Otis means "Wealth; Son of Otto; Keen of hearing" and is a name of Germanic/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Otis has keen hearing — and blessed are those who hear God's word and keep it. 'Blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.' Otis listens carefully because obedience follows hearing.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Otis?
Otis is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Wealth; Son of Otto; Keen of hearing" — not because Scripture names anyone Otis.
"Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein."
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Which books of the Bible mention Otis?
Otis is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Otis?
Otis hears and keeps the word — reading, hearing, obeying, the blessed one whose keen ear catches every word God speaks and follows it.
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Otis name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Otis does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Wealth; Son of Otto; Keen of hearing", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Otis.
Otis means "Wealth; Son of Otto; Keen of hearing." It is a Germanic/Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Wealth; Son of Otto; Keen of hearing" — runs right through the Bible.
Germanic/Greek. Otis comes into English from Germanic/Greek and carries the sense "Wealth; Son of Otto; Keen of hearing." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Otis
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Otis?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Otis?
You can read every verse where Otis appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.