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Deborah

male

Meaning

"Bee"

From Hebrew meaning bee, it is associated with the biblical judge Deborah and became common in English during the twentieth century.

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Popularity History of Deborah

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Deborah Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Deborah

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Famous Deborahs

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    Deborah (Bible)
    Prophetess, judge and military leader of ancient Israel
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    Debbie Harry
    American singer and co-founder of the rock band Blondie

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, English
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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