Debora

Pronunciation: [ d-EHBR-uh ]

Girl Name #2,115 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Syllables

Named for the bee and the boldest biblical judge

Hebrew Spanish Portuguese Italian Christian

Classic Spiritual Traditional Vintage

Meaning & Origin

"bee"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

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.

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

French Deborah

German Debora

Hebrew Devorah

Italian Debora

Spanish Debora

Portuguese Debora

Famous People Named Debora

Debbie Harry

Musician

1945

American singer and lead vocalist of the band Blondie, iconic figure of the punk and new wave era

Deborah (Biblical judge)

Military

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

Quick Facts

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

Alternative Spellings

Deborah #851

Common Nicknames

Deb Debbie Bora

Pairs Well With

Debora Maria Debora Sofia Debora Isabel Debora Lucia Debora Elena Debora Cristina Debora Ana

Sibling Names

Rachel Miriam Joshua Benjamin Esther Ruth

Also a Boy Name

Debora is also used as a boy name, ranked #15611.

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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.

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.