Debora
Meaning of Debora
Debora is a female name with origins in Hebrew. It is derived from the biblical name Deborah, which means "bee." Debora is pronounced as dih-BOR-uh (/dɪˈbɒrə/) in both American English and British English. In Italian, it is pronounced as deh-BOH-rah (/dejbo'ra/). The name has variations such as Deborah and Debby.
In terms of popularity, Debora has seen fluctuating levels of usage over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has been less commonly chosen for newborns, ranking around 2000th to 2500th place. However, during the mid-20th century, Debora experienced more significant popularity, peaking in the 1970s when it ranked within the top 100 names for girls.
Debora carries associations of strength and leadership due to its biblical origins. In the Bible, Deborah was a prophetess and judge who led the Israelites to victory over their enemies. This strong and influential figure adds depth and meaning to the name Debora.
Overall, Debora is a timeless name with a rich history that can be an excellent choice for parents seeking a strong and meaningful name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as deh-BOH-rah (/dejbo'ra/)
English
- Pronunced as dih-BOR-uh (/dɪˈbɒrə/)
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Notable People Named Debora
| Debora Green is an American physician known for a high-profile case involving setting a fire that killed two of her children and poisoning her husband with ricin. |
| Debora Balardini is a Brazilian theater director, producer, and performer based in New York City, and the co-founder of Group .BR, the city's only Brazilian theatre company. |
| Debora Moore is a renowned contemporary glass artist, celebrated for her exquisite glass orchids. |
| Debora Šijački is a renowned computational cosmologist known for her research on simulating the formation and development of structures in the universe, and she holds a professorship at the University of Cambridge. |
| Debora Diniz Rodrigues is an anthropologist, law professor, and co-founder of Anis: Institute for Bioethics, known for her research in bioethics, feminism, human rights, and health. |
| Debora Vaarandi, a prominent Estonian writer, was known for her post-World War II literary contributions and was honored with prestigious awards for her outstanding lifetime achievement. |
| Debora Geertruida Duyvis (1886-1960) was a renowned Dutch illustrator and engraver. |
| Debora Kleist is a Greenlandic politician and teacher. |
| Débora Arango Pérez was a Colombian artist known for her politically charged paintings and exploration of controversial issues through various art forms. |
| Débora Pérez Volpin - Débora Denise Pérez Volpin was an Argentine politician, journalist, and television host known for her work on the news program Todo Noticias and the program Arriba Argentinos. |
| Débora Lima Falabella is a Brazilian actress known for her work in film and television. |
| Débora Duarte, also known as Débora Susan Sanches Duke, is a well-known Brazilian actress. |
| Débora Évora Barbosa is a Portuguese kickboxer ranked as the tenth best women's pound-for-pound kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kick. |
| Débora Nascimento - Débora dos Santos Nascimento is a Brazilian actress and model. |
| Débora Anahí López is an Argentine professional boxer who held the WBO female flyweight title from 2019 to 2022. |
