Meaning & Origin
The name Deborah is derived from the Hebrew word 'deborah', meaning 'bee'. In the Bible, Deborah was a prophetess, judge, and poetess who led the Israelites during a time of war. The name is also interpreted as 'God is my judge'.
Spiritual meaning
Signifies strength, wisdom, and courage in the face of adversity.
Language details
Debbie
A diminutive form of Deborah, meaning bee or honey bee
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
DEB-ee
/ˈdɛbi/
Lucky number
5
Lucky day
Thursday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Sapphire
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Deborah has been popular in Christian and Jewish communities due to the biblical character Deborah, who was a strong, capable leader.
The name Deborah holds spiritual significance as a reminder of God's judgment and guidance in our lives.
Historical references
Deborah, a prophetess in the Old Testament, is widely regarded as the only female judge of ancient Israel. Her name means 'bee' in Hebrew, and she is known for leading Israel to victory against their Canaanite enemies during the time of the Judges.
12th Century BC
Deborah Sampson, an American woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. She served for three campaigns and was injured in battle before being discovered. Her name comes from Deborah, the Old Testament prophetess.
1776-1782
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