Debhora Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-BOH-rah //dɛˈboʊrə//
Origin: Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning: Hebrew: bee; Spanish: variant of Deborah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Debhora has its roots in the Hebrew name דְבוֹרָה (D'vorah), which translates to "bee." This etymology reflects the significance of bees in ancient cultures, often symbolizing industriousness and community. The name entered the Greek language as Δεββώρα (Debbora) and was subsequently adopted into Latin as Debora, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English as Deborah.
The transition through these languages illustrates the name's enduring presence across different cultures and epochs. Historically, the name Deborah is most notably associated with a biblical figure from the Book of Judges, dating back to the 12th century BCE.
Deborah was a prophetess and a leader of Israel who played a crucial role in the victory over the Canaanite army, as recounted in Judges 4-5. Her story has been significant in Jewish tradition and has also been referenced in Christian texts, contributing to the name's prominence in religious contexts.
The translation of the Bible into various languages, including the Septuagint and the King James Version in the early 17th century, further solidified the name's recognition in Western culture. Culturally, the name Deborah has been associated with strength, wisdom, and leadership, reflecting the qualities of its biblical namesake.
It has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutives such as Debby or Debbie emerging in English-speaking contexts. The name's historical resonance is evident in its use by various notable figures throughout history, including queens and saints, which has contributed to its lasting significance in both religious and secular spheres.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Debhora was first seen in the United States in 1952.
Debhora has ranked as high as #1049 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Debhora has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Debhora 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 Debhora was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Debhora (1954)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
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 Debhora.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |