Devorah
/D-V-OW-R-AA/
The bee who built a nation — Devorah was the only female judge of ancient Israel, simultaneously prophet, military commander, poet, and the moral authority of her generation. She summoned Barak, organised an army, led Israel to victory, and then composed one of the oldest poems in the Hebrew Bible. Like the bee she is named for, Devorah was small in appearance and immense in work, making sweetness and able to sting when justice demanded it
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Yes — Devorah is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “The bee who built a nation — Devorah was the only female judge of ancient Israel, simultaneously prophet, military commander, poet, and the moral authority of her generation. She summoned Barak, organised an army, led Israel to victory, and then composed one of the oldest poems in the Hebrew Bible. Like the bee she is named for, Devorah was small in appearance and immense in work, making sweetness and able to sting when justice demanded it”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Devorah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "The bee who built a nation — Devorah was the only female judge of ancient Israel, simultaneously prophet, military commander, poet, and the moral authority of her generation. She summoned Barak, organised an army, led Israel to victory, and then composed one of the oldest poems in the Hebrew Bible. Like the bee she is named for, Devorah was small in appearance and immense in work, making sweetness and able to sting when justice demanded it" and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Devorah is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, Indian, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Devorah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
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See Devorah's baby portrait →What does Devorah's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Devorah resonates in either tradition.
Devorah's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Devorah's full reading →
Does Devorah go with your family's names?
Devorah breaks into 5 sounds: /D-V-OW-R-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Devorah sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Devorah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Devorah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Devorah
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Common questions about Devorah
What does the name Devorah mean?
Devorah means "The bee who built a nation — Devorah was the only female judge of ancient Israel, simultaneously prophet, military commander, poet, and the moral authority of her generation. She summoned Barak, organised an army, led Israel to victory, and then composed one of the oldest poems in the Hebrew Bible. Like the bee she is named for, Devorah was small in appearance and immense in work, making sweetness and able to sting when justice demanded it." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Devorah a boy or girl name?
Devorah is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Devorah?
Devorah is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, Indian families.
Is Devorah a Jewish name?
Yes. Devorah is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Devorah mean in Hebrew?
Devorah originates from Hebrew, where it means "The bee who built a nation — Devorah was the only female judge of ancient Israel, simultaneously prophet, military commander, poet, and the moral authority of her generation. She summoned Barak, organised an army, led Israel to victory, and then composed one of the oldest poems in the Hebrew Bible. Like the bee she is named for, Devorah was small in appearance and immense in work, making sweetness and able to sting when justice demanded it."
What are common nicknames for Devorah?
Common short forms of Devorah include Devo, Devi.
What is the numerology of Devorah?
Devorah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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