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.
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
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
Peak Year
#54,755 in 1954
Total Births
744,162
First Recorded
1880
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