Origin and Meaning of the Name Deborah
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Usage:
English, Jewish, biblical
Meaning:
The name Deborah is the Anglicized form of the Hebrew Devora. The name means "swarm of bees," or "to speak kind words." Deborah was a prophet and judge of the Israelites.
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2008 Rank:
809
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2007 Rank:
780
2006 Rank:
676
2005 Rank:
662
2004 Rank:
645
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