Devera Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-VER-ah //dɛˈvɛrə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'to speak'; English: 'divine'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Devera is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name "Devorah," which translates to "bee." This name has been carried through various linguistic transformations, moving from Hebrew to Greek as "Deborah," and then into Latin and Old French before arriving in English. The transition into English likely occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Hebrew names were adapted into the vernacular through biblical translations and the influence of the Church, particularly during the Middle Ages.
Historically, the name Devorah is significant due to its association with the biblical figure Deborah, a prophetess and judge mentioned in the Book of Judges, dated around the 12th century BCE. Deborah is celebrated for her leadership and wisdom, and her story has been a source of inspiration in various religious and cultural contexts.
The name has also appeared in significant texts, including the King James Bible, which was published in 1611 and helped to standardize many biblical names in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Devera and its variants have been associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, and industriousness, reflecting the characteristics attributed to the bee in various traditions.
The name has endured through centuries, partly due to its biblical roots and the positive connotations associated with its meanings. In some contexts, diminutive forms like "Debbie" have emerged, although they are not as historically significant as the original name.
Overall, Devera embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural heritage, reflecting its deep historical significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Devera was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Devera has ranked as high as #3079 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in California, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Devera has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Devera 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 Devera 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 Devera.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 | 6 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 |
| 1970 | 5 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 |
| 1968 | 12 | 12 |
| 1967 | 22 | 22 |
| 1966 | 35 | 35 |
| 1965 | 6 | 6 |
| 1964 | 15 | 15 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 |
| 1962 | 12 | 12 |
| 1960 | 8 | 8 |
| 1959 | 12 | 12 |
| 1958 | 8 | 8 |
| 1957 | 10 | 10 |
| 1956 | 9 | 9 |
| 1955 | 10 | 10 |
| 1954 | 10 | 10 |
| 1953 | 20 | 20 |
| 1952 | 14 | 14 |
| 1951 | 16 | 16 |
| 1950 | 14 | 14 |
| 1949 | 16 | 16 |
| 1948 | 12 | 12 |
| 1947 | 14 | 14 |
| 1946 | 5 | 5 |
| 1944 | 7 | 7 |
| 1942 | 6 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 | 6 |
| 1938 | 6 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 | 5 |
| 1936 | 7 | 7 |
| 1935 | 7 | 7 |
| 1932 | 6 | 6 |
| 1931 | 5 | 5 |
| 1930 | 10 | 10 |
| 1929 | 5 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 | 6 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 | 5 |
| 1920 | 10 | 10 |
| 1919 | 8 | 8 |
| 1915 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Devera (1967)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |