Debbrah Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEB-rah //ˈdɛb.rə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: bee; English: variant of Deborah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Debbrah is derived from the Hebrew name דְּבוֹרָה (Devorah), which means "bee." The etymological roots can be traced back to ancient Hebrew, where the name appears in the Old Testament. The Greek form of the name is Δεββώρα (Debbora), which was later adopted into Latin as Debora.
The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Latin Vulgate, a significant translation of the Bible completed in the late 4th century, which helped disseminate the name into Christian contexts during the Middle Ages. Deborah is a notable biblical figure, recognized as a prophetess and a judge of Israel, who played a crucial role in the victory over the Canaanites as recounted in the Book of Judges, specifically around the 12th century BCE.
Her story has been a source of inspiration in various religious and cultural contexts, symbolizing wisdom, strength, and leadership. The name Deborah has been borne by several prominent historical figures, including saints and queens, which has contributed to its enduring legacy.
Culturally, the name Debbrah, as a variant of Deborah, carries connotations of industriousness and community, reflecting the characteristics associated with bees in various traditions. The name has also been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive forms like Debby or Debbie emerging in English-speaking contexts.
The historical significance of the name, coupled with its strong biblical roots, has allowed it to maintain a presence in various cultural narratives throughout the centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Debbrah was first seen in the United States in 1950.
Debbrah has ranked as high as #4410 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Debbrah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Debbrah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Debbrah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Debbrah.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 |
| 1962 | 9 | 9 |
| 1961 | 7 | 7 |
| 1959 | 11 | 11 |
| 1958 | 9 | 9 |
| 1957 | 8 | 8 |
| 1956 | 6 | 6 |
| 1955 | 7 | 7 |
| 1954 | 16 | 16 |
| 1953 | 8 | 8 |
| 1952 | 7 | 7 |
| 1951 | 5 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Debbrah
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