Dvorah

Dvorah is a feminine given name, a variant transliteration of the Hebrew name Deborah. In the Hebrew Bible, Deborah (Hebrew: דְּבוֹרָה, D'vora) is a prophetess and judge who led Israel alongside Barak and delivered victory over Canaan; her story is told in the Book of Judges, and her song of victory in Judges 5 is one of the oldest passages in the Bible. The name is commonly associated with leadership and courage in Jewish and Christian traditions. While Deborah is the standard English spelling, transliterations such as Dvora, Dvora, Devora, and Dvorah appear in various communities.

The name is generally interpreted as meaning "bee" in Hebrew, a symbolism that is frequently invoked in Jewish interpretive traditions. Pronunciation of Dvorah can vary by language and region; in English contexts it may be pronounced "duh-VOH-rah" or "dvo-RAH," while in Hebrew it is closer to "dvo-RAH."

In modern times, the spelling Dvorah is a relatively uncommon transliteration in English but is used by some families seeking a direct Hebrew rendering. Variants include Deborah, Dvora, Devora, and Dvora, which share the same biblical origin and meaning.

Notable individuals with the exact spelling Dvorah are not widely documented in standard reference works. The name remains most commonly encountered in Jewish communities through its variants. See also Deborah, Dvora, and Devora for related names and origins.