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Debrah

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Pronounced DEB-ruh /ˈdɛb.rə/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Deborah, from the Hebrew Devorah, 'bee.' In the Bible Deborah is a prophet and judge who leads Israel to victory. The trimmed Debrah spelling was a mid-century favorite.Medium

In 30 seconds: A trimmed classic: Debrah means 'bee' (Hebrew), said 'DEB-ruh' — a mid-century spin on Deborah.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA variant spelling of Deborah, from the Hebrew Devorah, 'bee.' In the Bible Deborah is a prophet and judge who leads Israel to victory. The trimmed Debrah spelling was a mid-century favorite.

U.S. rank (2021)#15825 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1954

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,404

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

Debrah respells Deborah, from the Hebrew for 'bee' — the name of a prophet and judge in the Book of Judges. The compact form flourished in mid-century America, peaked in 1954, and gradually gave way to Deborah and Debra (said 'DEB-ruh').

Debrah is a fifties-era spelling now grown rare. Rare, biblical-rooted, and vintage.

Did you know? Debrah drops a syllable from Deborah ('bee'); it peaked around 1954 and faded as the fuller spelling stayed the norm.

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Debrah — Variant of Deborah; Hebrew 'bee'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Debrah mean?

Debrah is a variant of Deborah, from the Hebrew for 'bee.'

How do you pronounce Debrah?

It's said DEB-ruh /ˈdɛb.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Debrah a boy or girl name?

Debrah is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Debrah?

Debrah peaked in the mid-fifties and is rare today.