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Deborah

DEB-uh-ruh

Deborah is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Deborah means 'bee'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Devorah.”. It currently ranks #852 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1954.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Deborah Means

Deborah means 'bee'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Devorah.

The Story of Deborah

Three thousand years ago, a biblical judge named Deborah led a nation, her name humming with the vital, industrious power of the bee.

Deborah comes from the Hebrew name Devorah, meaning 'bee.' In the Old Testament, Deborah was a prophetess, judge, and military leader, one of the most prominent women in the Bible. She advised, judged, and led her people to victory. The name traveled through generations, cherished within Jewish tradition and later embraced by Christian communities, symbolizing wisdom, strength, and community spirit.

When you speak your daughter’s name, 'Deborah,' you’ll feel the grounded hum of a hive, a sense of purposeful industry. It's a name for a child who will be wise, kind, and possess a quiet, determined strength. You’ll imagine her organizing, inspiring, a natural leader within her circle, bringing order and sweetness to the world around her, a force both gentle and undeniably impactful. She will lead with conviction.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Deborah Kerr

    British actress

  • Deborah Tannen

    American academic and author

Personality Traits

wisekindstrongindependent

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#54,755 in 1954

Total Births

744,162

First Recorded

1880

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