דְּבוֹרָה

Devorah

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Devorah is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Bee”.

MeaningBee
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Written asדְּבוֹרָה
Pronunciationduh-VOR-ah
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael, United States, United Kingdom

Meaning and origin of Devorah

Devorah is the Hebrew word for 'bee' and the original form of the name Deborah. The best-known Devorah judged Israel and, with the commander Barak, led the victory celebrated in the Song of Deborah in Judges 5. A second Devorah, the nurse of Rebekah, is mentioned at her burial in Genesis 35. The name is especially popular in Orthodox Jewish communities, where biblical Hebrew forms are preferred.

Is Devorah a Jewish name?

Devorah is a biblical Hebrew name; the prophetess Devorah is one of the seven prophetesses named in the Talmud.

How popular is Devorah?

Used particularly in Orthodox Jewish communities.

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Spellings and variants of Devorah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Devorah mean?

Devorah means 'Bee'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Devorah a Jewish name?

Devorah is a biblical Hebrew name; the prophetess Devorah is one of the seven prophetesses named in the Talmud.

How do you pronounce Devorah?

Devorah is pronounced duh-VOR-ah.

Is Devorah a boy or girl name?

Devorah is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.