DEBRA
The meaning of the unisex name Debra is BEE. DEBORAH WAS THE BIBLICAL PROPHETESS WHO SUMMONED BARAK TO BATTLE AGAINST AN ARMY OF INVADERS. AFTER THE BATTLE SHE WROTE A VICTORY SONG WHICH IS PART OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES..
Details on DEBRA:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Bee. deborah was the biblical prophetess who summoned barak to battle against an army of invaders. after the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the book of judges
- Popularity for Girl:
- 6,494th in the USA (top 20%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 18,319th in the USA (bottom 45%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
43 births
DEBRA as a GIRL in 2024
5 births
DEBRA as a BOY in 1984
The meaning(s) of DEBRA:
The name Debra is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Debra is: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges.
The name Debra is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Debra is: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges.
USA SSA birth(s) for DEBRA:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name DEBRA
DEBRA as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 births |
| 2023 | 30 births |
| 2022 | 39 births |
| 2021 | 43 births |
| 2020 | 44 births |
| 2019 | 54 births |
| 2018 | 50 births |
| 2017 | 44 births |
| 2016 | 53 births |
| 2015 | 38 births |
| 2014 | 54 births |
| 2013 | 47 births |
| 2012 | 67 births |
| 2011 | 64 births |
| 2010 | 73 births |
| 2009 | 81 births |
DEBRA as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 births |
| 1983 | 9 births |
| 1982 | 9 births |
| 1981 | 8 births |
| 1979 | 5 births |
| 1977 | 7 births |
| 1976 | 6 births |
| 1975 | 9 births |
| 1974 | 6 births |
| 1973 | 17 births |
| 1972 | 16 births |
| 1971 | 21 births |
| 1970 | 22 births |
| 1969 | 35 births |
| 1968 | 32 births |
| 1967 | 20 births |
About the name DEBRA
Debra, a name that dances softly on the tongue, carries with it a rich tapestry of history and meaning. Of Hebrew origin, derived from the word "d'vorah," it translates to "bee," symbolizing industriousness and community, echoing the labor and harmony found in nature. This name has found a home in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries, where it flourished in the mid-20th century, often associated with strength and nurturing spirit. Debra is a name that evokes warmth, evoking images of sunny afternoons filled with laughter and the buzzing of bees in a garden, linking it to the joys of family and friendship. Its gentle yet resolute sound resonates across the globe, finding favor in the United States, Canada, and Australia, where it has become a cherished choice for parents seeking a name that embodies both grace and determination. As a name, Debra invites an aura of kindness and resilience, making it a timeless choice for the new generation.
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