Debora at a glance
- Meaning
- Bee, industrious
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- DE-bo-ra
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Deborah, Debborah, Debboraah, Deboriya, Debbora, Deborreh
Lucky details for Debora
- Number
- 3
- Color
- Royal Purple
- Stone
- Yellow Sapphire
- Flower
- Lily
- Day
- Thursday
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Metal
- Tin
Debora is a Hebrew name meaning “bee, industrious”. It is a spelling variant of Deborah and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Debora for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Debora reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.
Numerology
Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.
Personality
Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable
Positive Traits
Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music
Negative Traits
Can scatter energy across too many interests at once
Career Suggestions
Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism
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FAQs about the name Debora
What does the name Debora mean?
Debora means “bee, industrious” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Debora a boy or girl name?
Debora is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Debora?
Debora is pronounced DE-bo-ra (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Debora?
The lucky number for Debora is 3, ruled by Jupiter.
What are good nicknames for Debora?
Popular short forms include Debi, Debo, Deby, Dey.
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