Origin and Meaning of Debborah

Bee

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name דְבוֹרָה (Devorah), which means 'bee'. The name has biblical origins and is associated with a prophetess and leader in the Book of Judges.

• Debborah is a variant spelling of the more common name Deborah, which has been popular among Jewish and Christian communities.
• The name has cultural significance in Jewish tradition, as Deborah is recognized as a strong female leader and judge in ancient Israel.
• Notable bearers of the name include Deborah Sampson, a woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in the American Revolutionary War, and Deborah Harry, the lead singer of the punk rock band Blondie.
• Deborah was regularly in the top 100 names for girls in the United States from the 1930s through the 1970s, but has since declined in popularity.
• Variations of the name include Debra, Deb, Debbie, and the foreign versions such as Débora (Spanish and Portuguese) and Devora (Spanish).