Deborah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Deborah Name at a Glance

Name	Deborah
Meaning	Word, thing, a bee
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Deborah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Deborah means “Word, thing, a bee”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Deborah Name Origin

Our database records Deborah under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Deborah a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Deborah is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Deborah

When considering Deborah for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.