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Deberah

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How to Pronounce Deberah

Pronounced DEB-uh-ruh /ˈdɛb.ə.rə/Medium

Meaning: Deberah is a variant spelling of Deborah, the Hebrew name Devorah meaning 'bee'. In the Bible Deborah is a prophetess and judge of Israel; the vowel swap here is a personal respelling that keeps the original name and meaning intact.Medium

In 30 seconds: Deberah is a respelled Deborah, the Hebrew name meaning 'bee' worn by a biblical judge and prophetess (said 'DEB-uh-ruh'). The meaning is Deborah's own.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningDeberah is a variant spelling of Deborah, the Hebrew name Devorah meaning 'bee'. In the Bible Deborah is a prophetess and judge of Israel; the vowel swap here is a personal respelling that keeps the original name and meaning intact.

U.S. rank (1973)#7642 ↘ Falling

1973 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1953

Total births (all-time)≈ 394

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Deberah is a spelling variant of Deborah, from Hebrew Devorah, 'bee'. The name was carried by a celebrated prophetess in the Book of Judges and became a mid-century favorite; Deberah is one of the personalized respellings of that boom.

This spelling was always uncommon, borne by only a few dozen girls a year at its early-1950s showing, and it dropped away as Deborah's standard forms dominated. Deberah is a variant rather than a distinct name; Deborah itself is a classic, but this spelling reads as a period quirk.

Did you know? The biblical Deborah led Israel as a judge and prophetess and sang a victory song recorded in the Book of Judges; every spelling of the name, including Deberah, carries that heritage.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Deborah — Hebrew Devorah 'bee'; biblical judge

Variations

DeborahDeboraDebra

Nicknames

DebDebbie

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Debbie— the affectionate short form Deberah also takes

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deberah mean?

Deberah is a variant spelling of Deborah, from Hebrew Devorah meaning 'bee'.

How do you pronounce Deberah?

It's said DEB-uh-ruh /ˈdɛb.ə.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the first, like Deborah.

Is Deberah a boy or girl name?

Deberah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Deberah?

Deberah has always been rare in the U.S., a variant spelling of the mid-century favorite Deborah.