girl · Hebrew

Deborah

/DE-bo-rah/

Meaning: Bee, industrious

Deborah at a glance

Meaning: Bee, industrious
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: DE-bo-rah
Syllables: 3
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Deboraah, Debborah, Debboraah, Deboriya, Debbora, Deborreh

Lucky details for Deborah

Number: 8
Color: Deep Indigo
Stone: Blue Sapphire
Flower: Iris
Day: Saturday
Planet: Saturn
Zodiac: Capricorn
Metal: Iron

Deborah is a Hebrew name meaning “bee, industrious”. Parents choose Deborah for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with determined, disciplined, plays the long game. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Deborah reduce to 8, a number linked with Saturn and with people who are resilient, fair, exceptionally hard-working and loyal.

Numerology

Chaldean value 8 — Determined, disciplined, plays the long game.

Personality

Determined, disciplined, plays the long game

Positive Traits

Resilient, fair, exceptionally hard-working and loyal

Negative Traits

Sets very high standards and can be hard on themselves

Career Suggestions

Finance, law, construction, administration, public service

Nicknames

Debi Debo Deby Dey

Middle Names

Devika Diyiye Daphneyah

Sibling Names

Aaron Caalle Ezria Joshuya

Compatible Names

Abigail Aviviya Edeno Elisheviya Naaomee Saria

FAQs about the name Deborah

What does the name Deborah mean?

Deborah means “bee, industrious” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is Deborah a boy or girl name?

Deborah is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Deborah?

Deborah is pronounced DE-bo-rah (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Deborah?

The lucky number for Deborah is 8, ruled by Saturn.

What are good nicknames for Deborah?

Popular short forms include Debi, Debo, Deby, Dey.