Debrah Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEB-rah //ˈdɛb.rə//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: bee; English: variant of Deborah

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Debrah is derived from the Hebrew name Devorah, which means "bee." The etymological roots trace back to the Hebrew language, where Devorah appears in the Old Testament as a prominent figure, specifically in the Book of Judges. In this biblical context, Deborah is depicted as a prophetess and a leader of Israel, known for her wisdom and courage, which contributed to the name's enduring significance in Jewish culture.

The name transitioned into Greek as Deborah and later into Latin, maintaining its original form, before being adopted into Old French as Debora. This evolution ultimately led to the modern English variant, Debrah, which emerged in the 20th century as a phonetic adaptation of the original Hebrew name.

Historically, the name has been associated with various notable figures, including saints and queens, which further solidified its cultural resonance. The biblical Deborah is often celebrated for her role in leading the Israelites to victory against the Canaanites, an event that is commemorated in the Song of Deborah, one of the oldest passages in the Hebrew Bible, dating back to the 12th century BCE.

The name has also appeared in various literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, which helped to popularize biblical names in English-speaking cultures during the early 17th century. Culturally, the name Debrah has been linked to themes of strength, leadership, and wisdom, reflecting the attributes of its biblical namesake.

The symbolic association with bees, often seen as industrious and community-oriented creatures, adds another layer of meaning to the name. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Debbie have emerged, though they are less historically significant than the original name.

Overall, Debrah carries a rich historical and cultural legacy, rooted in its biblical origins and the qualities embodied by its early bearers.

Famous people named Debrah

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Debrah Lee Charatan is a businesswoman best known for her work in real estate and as a philanthropist.

Debrah Farentino is an actress best known for her roles in Earth 2, The X-Files, and The Man Who Knew Too Little.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Debrah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DebbieDianaDaphneDelilahDarlaDemi

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Debrah. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DebraDahliaDariaDellaDemiDaphneDeliaDarla

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Debrah was first seen in the United States in 1934.

Debrah has ranked as high as #900 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Debrah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Debrah 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 Debrah 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 Debrah.

Year Total Births Girl
2021 5 5
2010 7 7
2008 7 7
2007 5 5
2006 8 8
2005 9 9
2004 5 5
2001 11 11
2000 13 13
1999 10 10
1998 8 8
1997 12 12
1996 6 6
1994 15 15
1993 13 13
1992 17 17
1991 16 16
1990 15 15
1989 19 19
1988 19 19
1987 16 16
1986 21 21
1985 15 15
1984 12 12
1983 18 18
1982 10 10
1981 19 19
1980 11 11
1979 18 18
1978 22 22
1977 18 18
1976 21 21
1975 27 27
1974 26 26
1973 32 32
1972 39 39
1971 54 54
1970 55 55
1969 63 63
1968 70 70
1967 79 79
1966 92 92
1965 102 102
1964 116 116
1963 130 130
1962 150 150
1961 143 143
1960 177 177
1959 210 210
1958 199 199
1957 233 233
1956 270 270
1955 292 292
1954 312 312
1953 296 296
1952 217 217
1951 190 190
1950 154 154
1949 66 66
1948 55 55
1947 45 45
1946 32 32
1945 9 9
1944 14 14
1942 10 10
1940 9 9
1939 10 10
1934 5 5

Top States for Debrah (1989)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%