Deborah

Deb-o-rah · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A female given name of Hebrew origin.

  2. 2.

    (biblical) A prophetess and judge who led the Israelites to victory over the Canaanites.

Related words

See also: Debbie, Debra
Synonyms: Debbie, Debra, deb

Etymology

From Hebrew Devorah meaning "bee." In the Bible, Deborah was a prophetess and the only female judge of Israel mentioned in the Book of Judges.