Deborah

Deborah is a Hebrew name derived from the word devorah, meaning bee. In the Hebrew Bible, Deborah is a prominent prophetess and judge who led the Israelites to victory against the Canaanites, making the name a symbol of wisdom and decisive leadership throughout Jewish and Christian traditions. The name spread widely in the English-speaking world after the Protestant Reformation, when biblical names became fashionable. Common variants and cognates include Debora, Déborah, and the shortened forms Debbie and Deb.