Deborah
Meaning of Deborah
Deborah is a classic and timeless name for baby girls. This name has a rich history and has been popular for many years. In terms of pronunciation, Deborah can be pronounced as dih-BOR-uh in American English (/dɪˈbɔrə/) and DEB-ruh in British English (/ˈdɛbrə/). It also has variations such as Debora and Debra.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States, we can see that Deborah was quite popular in the mid-20th century, consistently ranking among the top 100 names. However, its popularity has declined over the years. In recent times, it has been less commonly chosen but still maintains a respectable position.
Despite its decrease in popularity, Deborah remains a beautiful choice for parents seeking a traditional and elegant name for their baby girl. Its long-standing presence in history adds to its charm, making it a timeless option that will never go out of style.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as DEB-ruh (/ˈdɛbrə/)
American English
- Pronunced as dih-BOR-uh (/dɪˈbɔrə/)
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Notable People Named Deborah
| Deborah Leah Birx is an American physician and diplomat who served as the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator under President Donald Trump and specializes in HIV/AIDS immunology, vaccine research, and global health. |
| Deborah Kerr, a British actress, was the first person from Scotland to be nominated for an Academy Award for acting and was nominated six times for Best Actress. |
| Deborah Cox is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress known for her hit song "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here" and her successful albums. |
| Deborah Sampson Gannett, also known as Deborah Samson, was a Revolutionary War soldier who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Continental Army and later became one of the first women to go on a lecture tour to speak about her wartime experiences. |
| Deborah Esther Lipstadt is an American historian, author, and diplomat, known for her work on Holocaust denial and antisemitism, and currently serving as the United States Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism. |
| Deborah Fialho Secco Moura is a Brazilian actress known for her work in film and television. |
| Deborah Willis is a renowned African-American artist, photographer, curator, and educator, known for her significant contributions to the field of photography and imaging. |
| Deborah Cadbury is a renowned British author, historian, and BBC television producer, celebrated for her award-winning documentaries, including an Emmy Award. |
| Deborah Anne Norville is an American television journalist and businesswoman, known for her role as the anchor of Inside Edition and for her line of yarns for knit and crochet enthusiasts. |
| Deborah Sonia Meaden is a British businessperson and TV personality, known for her successful management buyout and her role as a 'Dragon' on the BBC business programme Dragons' Den. |
| Deborah Squash, a former slave on George Washington's Mount Vernon plantation, escaped in 1781 and was among the 3,000 blacks who sailed to Nova Scotia at the end of the American Revolution. |
| Deborah Levy is a British novelist, playwright, and poet known for her acclaimed works such as Swimming Home, Hot Milk, and The Man Who Saw Everything. |
| Deborah Lee James - Deborah Roche Lee James, the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, is the second woman to hold this position. |
| Deborah Harkness is an American scholar and novelist, renowned for her All Souls Trilogy, including the best-selling novel A Discovery of Witches, and her latest book, Time's Convert: A Novel. |
| Deborah Eisenberg is an American short story writer, actress, and professor of writing at Columbia University. |
