Deborah
Name meaning bee
Deborah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "bee." It appears in the Bible as a prophetess and judge of Israel.
The name was popular among English Puritans and saw widespread use in mid-20th-century America.
Common nicknames include Debbie, Deb, and Debby: Deborah prefers her full name at work.
Woman who foretells events
- judgeOne who decides
- BarakIsraelite army commander
- IsraelMiddle Eastern nation
- CanaanAncient Palestinian region
tribes · victory · battle · palm tree · Ephraim · Benjamin · Asher · warrior
Nectar-gathering social insect
- hiveBee dwelling structure
- HebrewSemitic language of Israel
- apiaryHive-keeping grounds
- pollinationFlower reproductive transfer
nectar · honeycomb · queen bee · worker bee · swarm · buzzing · colony · sweetness
Deborah's short form
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- femininePertaining to women
- ReynoldsSurname or foil brand
- WingerSide-positioned attacking player
Gibson · popularity · 1950s · 1960s · classic · traditional
Civil judicial officer
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
- benchShared seating surface
- adjudicateFormally decide a dispute
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
wisdom · arbitration · ruling · judgment · decision · leadership · counsel
prophetess
Woman who foretells events
Canaan · tribes · victory · battle · palm tree · Ephraim · Benjamin · Asher · warrior · leader
honeybee
Nectar-gathering social insect
pollination · nectar · honeycomb · queen bee · worker bee · swarm · buzzing · colony · sweetness · industrious
Deb
Deborah's short form
Winger · Gibson · popularity · 1950s · 1960s · classic · traditional
magistrate
Civil judicial officer
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
- benchShared seating surface
- adjudicateFormally decide a dispute
authority · wisdom · arbitration · ruling · judgment · decision · leadership · counsel