Debi

Debi is an English feminine name functioning as an informal short form of Deborah, which derives from the Hebrew devorah, meaning bee. The name Deborah appears in the Hebrew Bible as a prophetess and judge who led the Israelites to victory, lending the name longstanding biblical resonance. Debi emerged as a casual spelling variant popular particularly in the twentieth century. Related forms include Deborah, Debra, Deb, and Debbie.