Debra
DEB-rə
Popularity
#3581
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
551,809
Peak Year
#50,635 in 1955
First Recorded
1914
Style
Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Debra is a Hebrew name meaning 'bee'. It is a short form of Deborah, a prophetess in the Old Testament.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Debra Winger
American actress, known for her dramatic roles.
Debra Messing
American actress, best known for her television roles.
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