Deborah Name Meaning
The name Deborah comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Deborah below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Deborah Name Meaning
English, Hebrew, BiblicalMeans "bee" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Book of Judges, Deborah is a heroine and prophetess who leads the Israelites when they are threatened by the Canaanites. She forms an army under...
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What does the name Deborah mean?
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