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Devorah – name meaning & origin

Devorah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “Honey bee”.

Girl Hebrew Christian

What does Devorah mean?

Devorah means “Honey bee”. It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.

Origin, gender and faith

  • Origin: Hebrew – see more Hebrew names.
  • Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
  • Faith: Christian
  • Popularity: ranked #3210 in BabyNameMeaningz data.

Sound, spelling and pronunciation

Devorah has 7 letters and 3 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 4 consonants (7 different letters). Its sound is best described as: soft ending.

Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.

How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out

These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Devorah with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.

1

Lucky number

1

Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): D=4 + E=5 + V=22 + O=15 + R=18 + A=1 + H=8 = 73. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 7 + 3 = 10. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 0 = 1. Result: 1.

2

Favorite colour

Red

The lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Devorah has lucky number 1, so the colour is Red.

3

Star sign

Cancer

Only the first letter counts (D). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.

Nickname ideas for Devorah

Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Devorah. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.

DeShort formDevShort formDevoShort formDevorShort formRahEnding formDevyAffectionateDevieAffectionateDeoPlayful

Couple names that go with Devorah

Partner names that match Devorah by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.

How is the match % worked out?

Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.

Blend ideas: Devorah + Solomon = Devomon · Devorah + Johnluke = Devoluke · Devorah + Samson = Devoson · Devorah + Elisha = Devosha

Sibling names for Devorah

Names that sit well next to Devorah: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.

How are siblings chosen?

Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.

Brother names

Sister names

Twin name ideas for Devorah

If Devorah is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.

How are twin names scored?

Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.

Same first letter

Same ending

Balanced match

Names with a similar meaning

Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Devorah (honey).

How are similar meanings found?

We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.

Frequently asked questions

What does Devorah mean?

Devorah means “Honey bee” and is of Hebrew origin.

What is the origin of Devorah?

In our collection Devorah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin, associated with the Christian faith.

Is Devorah a boy or a girl name?

Devorah is listed as a girl name.

What is the lucky number for Devorah?

By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Devorah is 1, with the star sign Cancer. This is for entertainment only.

How do you pronounce Devorah?

Devorah has 3 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

What are some nicknames for Devorah?

Spelling-based nickname ideas for Devorah include De, Dev, Devo, Devor, Rah, Devy.

Which names have a similar meaning to Devorah?

Names with a related meaning include Honey, Honeysha, Assoul, Kaizo, Sharun, Madhab.

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