Deborah

Girl's name

Deborah is a Hebrew name meaning "bee." It is derived from the Hebrew word "d'vorah."

Meaning Bee
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 316
Peak year 1954

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Deborah Harry - Singer, Blondie lead vocalist
  • Deborah Kerr - Actress, starred in "From Here to Eternity"
  • Deborah Cox - Singer, known for R&B hits
  • Deborah Meaden - Businesswoman, "Dragons' Den" investor
  • Deborah Norville - TV host, "Inside Edition" anchor
  • Deborah Ann Woll - Actress, "True Blood" and "Daredevil"
  • Deborah Sampson - Revolutionary War soldier, disguised as a man
  • Deborah Tannen - Linguist, expert on communication and gender
  • Deborah Roberts - Journalist, ABC News correspondent
  • Deborah Lippmann - Celebrity manicurist, founder of nail polish brand

Sisters for Deborah

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Brothers for Deborah

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Name Variants

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