Deborah

Deborah is a Hebrew name derived from the word devorah, meaning bee. In the Hebrew Bible, Deborah is a celebrated prophetess and judge who led the Israelites to victory against the Canaanites, making her one of the most prominent female figures in the Old Testament. The name was adopted by English speakers after the Protestant Reformation, when biblical names came into widespread use, and enjoyed particular popularity in the mid-twentieth century. Related forms include Déborah in French and the shortened variant Debra.