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Debora

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Pronounced DEH-boh-ra /ˈdɛ.bo.ra/Medium

Meaning: BeeMedium

In 30 seconds: Debora is an Italian form of Deborah, a name meaning 'bee'.
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Origin MediumItalian, Dutch, German
MeaningBee
U.S. rank (2025)#2336 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births78 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 30,133

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719152025

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

Debora is the Italian spelling of Deborah, a name that carries the meaning 'bee'. The bee was an old symbol of industry and order, and the name has long roots through the Deborah form. In Italy it appears in everyday use, with accented variants like Dèbora and Debóra.

The dropped final 'h' gives it a softer, more Italian look than Deborah, while Devora shows a closely related spelling. The Italian actress Debora Caprioglio is one bearer of the name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Debora is 'bee', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Debora — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

DèboraDebóraDeborahDebboraDevora

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Debora Caprioglio (1968–present)
    Italian actress, known for the title role in Tinto Brass's film Paprika (1991).

If you like Debora…

Deborah— A listed variation, the fuller English form of the name.
Devora— A listed variation closer to the Hebrew root.
Melissa— Greek for 'bee', sharing Debora's core meaning.
Chiara— a similarly popular pick
Leonora— echoes that soft -ra sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Debora mean?

Debora is usually explained as meaning 'bee' and is most often linked with Italian tradition.

How do you pronounce Debora?

It's commonly said DEH-boh-ra /ˈdɛ.bo.ra/.

Is Debora a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Debora is used as a girl name.

How popular is Debora?

In 2024, Debora ranked #2110 in the U.S. for girls, with 90 births recorded.

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