Debora

Debora is a feminine given name used in several languages as a variant of Deborah. The name derives from the Hebrew word D'vorah, meaning “bee,” and its biblical bearer is Deborah, a prophetess and judge who led Israel. The association with a strong, leadership figure has contributed to its continued use in Jewish and Christian traditions.

The spelling Debora is common in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian, and in these languages the form Débora may appear with diacritics. In English-speaking contexts, Deborah is more widely used, but Debora remains in occasional contemporary and historical usage. Like many biblical names, Debora has various diminutives and cultural variants.

Notable people named Debora include Debora Caprioglio (born 1966), an Italian actress known for her work in Italian cinema during the late 20th century; Debora Iyall (born 1959), an American singer and songwriter who was the lead vocalist of the band Romeo Void; and Debora Green (born 1953), an American physician who was involved in a high-profile murder case in the 1990s. The name appears across different cultures and has been borne by individuals in arts, science, and public life.