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Devorah

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Pronounced DEV-or-ah /ˈdɛv.ɔːr.ə/Low

Meaning: Bee, the honeybeeLow

In 30 seconds: Devorah is the authentic Hebrew form of Deborah meaning bee. In the Bible, Devorah was a prophetess and judge of Israel — the only woman to serve in that role — making this name a symbol of female wisdom and leadership.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningBee, the honeybee
U.S. rank (2025)#1354 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births163 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,787

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519412025

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

Devorah is the Hebrew pronunciation of Deborah, meaning bee. Devorah was the prophetess-judge of Israel in Judges 4-5, the only female judge mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.

Devorah is used in observant Jewish communities who prefer the authentic Hebrew forms of biblical names. It has a dignified, ancient quality that the more common Deborah lacks in contemporary naming contexts.

Did you know? Devorah the prophetess led Israel to victory over the Canaanites and then sang the Song of Devorah (Judges 5), one of the oldest poems in the Hebrew Bible. The bee symbolism connects to the diligence and community spirit of a hive.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Deborah

Variations

DeborahDevoraDeboraDebbi

Nicknames

DevorieDeviDebbie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Deborah (Devorah) (biblical)
    Prophetess and the only female judge of Israel in the Book of Judges, who led a victory over the Canaanites

If you like Devorah…

Deborah— English form of same name
Devora— Sephardic variant
Miriam— Hebrew feminine name of same scriptural antiquity
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Moriah— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does Devorah mean?

Devorah means bee in Hebrew. It is the authentic Hebrew form of the name Deborah.

Who was Devorah in the Bible?

Devorah was the prophetess and judge of Israel in the Book of Judges, the only woman to serve as a judge in Hebrew scripture.

How do you pronounce Devorah?

Devorah is pronounced DEV-or-ah with three syllables.

What are nicknames for Devorah?

Nicknames for Devorah include Devorie, Devi, and Debbie.

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