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 into English use following the Protestant Reformation, when biblical names became fashionable, and enjoyed particular popularity in the mid-twentieth century. Common variants and cognates include Debora, Déborah in French, and the short forms Debbie and Deb.