Debra Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Debra Name at a Glance

Name	Debra
Meaning	Variant of Deborah: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Debra Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Debra means “Variant of Deborah: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges”. 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.

Debra Name Origin

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

Is Debra a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Debra

When considering Debra 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.