Debora

Debora is a female first name that is widespread in Germany and Italy. In the form Débora, it also appears in Spanish and Portuguese and has its roots in the Hebrew name Deborah (דְּבוֹרָה). The Hebrew root dvorá (דְּבוֹרָה) means 'the bee'.

What does the name Debora mean?

The name Debora, a form of the Hebrew name Deborah, means 'the bee' and has biblical roots, as Debora was a prophetess in the Old Testament. The name is particularly popular in Germany and Italy, but can also be found in Brazil and other Latin American countries. Notable bearers of the name include Brazilian actress and singer Débora Falabella and German actress Debora Weigert. Additionally, there are various variants such as Debborah and Devora, as well as short forms like Debbi, Debbie, Debby, and Debra.

Where does the name Debora come from?

The name Debora has its origins in Old Hebrew and means 'the bee'. The Hebrew word dvorá (דְּבוֹרָה) stands for bee. The name is widespread in several languages, including Brazilian, German, Italian, Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Debora?

The pronunciation of Debora is three syllables and fluid. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'De-bo-ra' [deˈboːʁa]. It begins with a clear E sound that conveys lightness. The stressed middle syllable with a long O gives the name depth, and the open final 'a' rounds off the sound harmoniously. Debora thus radiates a feminine, classic elegance that is both modern and timeless.

When is the name day of Debora?

The name day for Debora is celebrated on September 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Debora is among the popular first names and currently ranks 828 on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 1993 at position 101. In the last ten years, Debora has been given about 330 times and ranks 1,152 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is in 1,112th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Bee / Biene / Boa / Boje / Bola / Bora / Bori / Böya / Debbchen / Debbi / Debbie / Debbo / Debborchen / Debbs / Debby / Debbydebbs / Debi / Debiline / Debo / Deborachen / Debori / Debra / Debs / Debsel / Debsi / Debske / Debson / Debsta / Debster / Deby / Debä / Dede / Der Bohrer / Didi / Dora / Dori / Nora / Ora

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Famous people

• Debora Agreiter (skier from Italy)
• Debora Arango (Colombian artist)
• Debora Bloch (Brazilian actress)
• Debora Cahn (American film producer)
• Debora Caprioglio (Italian actress)
• Debora Compagnoni (former skier from Italy)
• Debora Costa (basketball player from Brazil)
• Debora Duarte (Brazilian actress)
• Debora Falabella (Brazilian actress)
• Debora Galves Lopez (cyclist from Spain)
• Debora Greger (American poet)
• Debora Halasz (Brazilian musician)
• Debora Hammond (American historian)
• Debora Iyall (American musician)
• Debora Kerr (American writer)
• Debora Lyra (model from Brazil)
• Debora Nascimento (actress from Brazil)
• Debora Niche (German racing rower)
• Debora Rabbai (American actress)
• Debora Schoon-Kadijk (Dutch beach volleyball player)