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Female

Deborah

Name Meaning:

From the Hebrew name Devorah (דְּבוֹרָה), meaning "bee." Deborah was a prophetess and judge in the Old Testament.

Noteable Namesakes

Deborah (Biblical Figure); Deborah Kerr (Actress); Debbie Harry (Singer); Debra Messing (Actress)

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

US: Unranked, UK: Unranked

Variations/Nicknames

Deb; Debbie; Debby; Debra

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