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Deborah
DEHB-ruh
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1
A female first name of Hebrew origin, especially popular from the 1940s through the 1970s.
"Deborah was one of the most popular girls' names in the mid-twentieth century."
2
In the Bible, a prophetess and judge who led ancient Israel.
"The Book of Judges describes Deborah leading Israel to victory in battle."
How to Use Deborah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional female first name meaning "bee" in Hebrew, and a biblical judge and prophetess.
Common pairings
the prophetess Deborah
Word Forms
Deborahs plural
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Etymology
From the Hebrew name דְּבוֹרָה (Dvora), meaning "bee".