Devra

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How to Pronounce Devra

Pronounced DEV-ruh /ˈdɛv.rə/Medium

Meaning: Devra is a Yiddish/Hebrew form of Deborah, from the Hebrew Devorah, 'bee'; it is closely allied to Debra and Devora.Medium

In 30 seconds: Devra is a Yiddish form of Deborah — Hebrew for 'bee' (said 'DEV-ruh'). It's a warm, close cousin of Debra.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningDevra is a Yiddish/Hebrew form of Deborah, from the Hebrew Devorah, 'bee'; it is closely allied to Debra and Devora.

U.S. rank (1995)#12183 ↘ Falling

1995 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1955

Total births (all-time)≈ 781

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

Devra is a Jewish traditional form of Deborah, from the Hebrew Devorah, meaning 'bee' — an emblem of industry and, in the biblical Deborah, of wisdom and leadership. It stands beside Debra and Devora as a natural variant.

In American use it was a quiet mid-century choice, only a few dozen girls a year around its 1955 high, most common in Jewish families keeping the Hebrew form. It reads as heritage-rich rather than trendy.

Did you know? Deborah was a prophetess and judge in the Hebrew Bible, and Devra carries her 'bee' meaning in a compact, traditional shape.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Deborah/Devorah — Hebrew 'bee'; Yiddish form

Variations

DevoraDebraDevorahDevrahDevera

Nicknames

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Debra— the mainstream English form of the same name

Deborah— the biblical parent meaning 'bee'

Devorah— the fuller Hebrew spelling Devra shortens

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devra mean?

Devra is a Yiddish and Hebrew form of Deborah, meaning 'bee'.

How do you pronounce Devra?

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

Is Devra a boy or girl name?

Devra is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Devra?

Devra is a rare Hebrew form of Deborah, most seen mid-century.