What is the origin of the name Deborah?

Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Deborah?

Deborah is currently ranked #852 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Deborah?

Deborah is pronounced DEB-uh-ruh.

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GirlHebrew

Deborah

DEB-uh-ruh

Popularity

#852

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

744,162

Peak Year

#54,755 in 1954

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

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

Nickname Watch

Deb Debbie

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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

Nicknames

Deb Debbie

Spelling Variations

Debora Devorah

Similar Names

Sarah Rachel Rebecca Abigail

Personality Traits

wisekindstrongindependent

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