What is the origin of the name Debborah?

Debborah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How do you pronounce Debborah?

Debborah is pronounced DEB-uh-ruh.

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GirlHebrew

Debborah

DEB-uh-ruh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

617

Peak Year

#57 in 1952

First Recorded

1948

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Variant of Deborah, a Hebrew name meaning 'bee'.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Deb Debbie Debby

Spelling Variations

Deborah Debora Debra

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

IndustriousOrganizedSocialKind

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