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Devoiry

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Pronounced də-VOY-ree /dəˈvɔɪ.ri/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish pet form of Devorah (Deborah) — from Hebrew Devorah, 'a bee'Medium

In 30 seconds: A bee: Devoiry is a Yiddish pet of Devorah (Deborah) — 'a bee'. Soft, warm, and tender (said 'də-VOY-ree').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningA Yiddish pet form of Devorah (Deborah) — from Hebrew Devorah, 'a bee'
U.S. rank (2025)#5774 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520062025

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

Devoiry is a Yiddish pet form of Devorah (Deborah) — from Hebrew Devorah, 'a bee' (a symbol of industry and sweetness). The biblical Deborah was a prophetess and judge who led Israel. A soft, warm, traditional Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish name (said 'də-VOY-ree'; nickname Devy).

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, a-bee at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Deborah means 'a bee' (Hebrew Devorah) — a prophetess and judge of Israel — Devoiry is its endearing Yiddish pet form, soft and warm (said 'də-VOY-ree').
Overall data confidence 68%
References — Devorah/Deborah — etymology

Variations

DevorahDevoiraDvoiry

Nicknames

Devy

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If you like Devoiry…

Devorah— the fuller name
Deborah— the English form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devoiry mean?

Devoiry is a Yiddish pet of Devorah (Deborah) — Hebrew 'a bee'.

How do you pronounce Devoiry?

It's said də-VOY-ree /dəˈvɔɪ.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Devoiry a boy or girl name?

Devoiry is a girl's name.

How popular is Devoiry?

Devoiry is a rare name in the U.S.

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