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Name Origin

Deborah is a Hebrew name meaning 'bee'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'דבורה' (d'vora), which refers to a bee. In the Bible, Deborah was a prophetess and judge who led the Israelites to victory over the Canaanites.

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Famous People

Deborah Kerr (1921-2007)

Actress

  • Academy Award nominee
  • Golden Globe Award winner

Deborah Lipstadt (1947-)

Historian

  • Expert on Holocaust denial
  • Won libel case against David Irving

Deborah Harry (1945-)

Singer, Actress

  • Lead singer of Blondie
  • Punk and New Wave icon

Deborah Sampson (1760-1827)

Soldier, Patriot

  • Disguised herself as a man to fight in the American Revolutionary War

Deborah Norville (1959-)

Television journalist and anchor

  • Anchor of 'Inside Edition'
  • Former co-anchor of 'Today'

Deborah Cox (1974-)

Singer, songwriter, actress

  • Known for hits such as 'Nobody's Supposed to Be Here', 'We Can't Be Friends'
  • Broadway performer