"bee"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Debora
Pronunciation: [ d-EHBR-uh ]
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The Story of Debora
Debora is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian spelling of Deborah, derived from the Hebrew devorah meaning bee. In the Hebrew Bible, Deborah was one of the most remarkable women of antiquity — a prophetess, judge, and military commander who led Israel to victory over the Canaanites. The Song of Deborah in Judges 5 is considered one of the oldest texts in the Hebrew Bible.
Deborah/Debora has been used across cultures since biblical times. The Spanish-spelling Debora is popular across Latin America and among Italian and Portuguese speakers. In the US, Deborah was a top-5 name in the 1950s but has since become a classic vintage name.
Deborah was the only female judge among the twelve judges of Israel described in the Book of Judges. As a military strategist and spiritual leader, she is celebrated in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions as a model of courage, wisdom, and leadership.
Historical Record
Debora first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 29,439 babies have been named Debora in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Debora is past its peak , currently ranked #2,115 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Deborah was the only female judge among the twelve judges described in the Hebrew Bible
- The Song of Deborah in the Book of Judges is considered one of the oldest surviving Hebrew texts, dating to approximately the 12th century BC
Debora in Other Languages
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Deborah
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Debora
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Devorah
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#2,115
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Peaked 1956
Based on SSA data 1880–present
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The only female judge of Israel in the Hebrew Bible, a prophetess and military leader who led Israel to victory over the...
The only female judge of Israel in the Hebrew Bible, a prophetess and military leader who led Israel to victory over the Canaanites
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,115
- Total SSA Count
- 90
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Spanish Portuguese Italian Christian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Debora
What does the name Debora mean?
"bee" (from Hebrew). Debora is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian spelling of Deborah, derived from the Hebrew devorah meaning bee. In the Hebrew Bible, Deborah was one of the most remarkable women of antiquity — a prophetess, judge, and military commander who led Israel to victory over the Canaanites. The Song of Deborah in Judges 5 is considered one of the oldest texts in the Hebrew Bible.
What is the origin of the name Debora?
Debora has Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Christian origins. In Hebrew, it means "bee".
Is Debora a boy or girl name?
Debora is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #2115. As a boy name, it is ranked #15611. Debora is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Debora?
Debora is pronounced d-EHBR-uh.
How popular is the name Debora?
Debora is currently ranked #2115 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Debora?
Common nicknames for Debora include Deb, Debbie, and Bora.
What are good middle names for Debora?
Popular middle name pairings include Debora Maria, Debora Sofia, Debora Isabel, Debora Lucia, Debora Elena, Debora Cristina, and Debora Ana.
What are good sibling names for Debora?
Names that pair well with Debora as siblings include Rachel, Miriam, Joshua, Benjamin, Esther, and Ruth.
How many syllables does Debora have?
Debora has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Debora a common or rare name?
Debora is an uncommon name, ranked #2115 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Debora?
Are there other spellings for Debora?
Related spellings include Deborah.
About the Name Debora
Debora is a girl name with Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Christian origins . The name means "bee" in Hebrew .
Is Debora a boy or girl name? Debora is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,115 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,611. Debora is more commonly used as a girl name.
Debora is currently ranked #2,115 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Debora has 3 syllables and is pronounced d-EHBR-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Debora include Deb, Debbie, and Bora. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Debora include Deborah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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