Dvora: meaning of the Hebrew name
דְּבוֹרָה
Pronounced dvo-RAH
Meaning of Dvora
Dvora is written דבורה or דברה in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
דבורה Girl, Biblical
Dvora is the bee, the most industrious of insects and the source of honey. It is the name of Deborah the prophetess, a judge and leader who led Israel to victory with courage and song.
דברה Girl, Biblical
Dvora means bee, the hardworking insect that makes honey. Deborah the prophetess judged Israel and led it to victory.
Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, she judged Israel at that time.
וּדְבוֹרָה אִשָּׁה נְבִיאָה אֵשֶׁת לַפִּידוֹת הִיא שֹׁפְטָה אֶת־יִשְׂרָאֵל בָּעֵת הַהִיא׃
Dvora in Hebrew
Dvora is written דבורה in Hebrew (with vowel points: דְּבוֹרָה). Other spellings: דברה. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- דDalet
- בBet
- וVav
- רResh
- הHe
Gematria value: 217 (Dalet 4 + Bet 2 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningbee
- Pronunciationdvo-RAH
- Hebrewדבורה
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsדברה
Popularity in Israel
דבורה
In 2024, Dvora (דבורה) ranked #49 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (361 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49 | 361 |
| 2023 | 55 | 320 |
| 2022 | 55 | 325 |
| 2021 | 59 | 322 |
| 2020 | 60 | 300 |
| 2019 | 62 | 314 |
| 2018 | 62 | 330 |
| 2017 | 69 | 270 |
| 2016 | 65 | 301 |
| 2015 | 66 | 310 |
| 2014 | 70 | 266 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Dvora
What does the name Dvora mean?
Dvora is the bee, the most industrious of insects and the source of honey. It is the name of Deborah the prophetess, a judge and leader who led Israel to victory with courage and song.
How do you pronounce Dvora?
Dvora is pronounced dvo-RAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Dvora in Hebrew?
Dvora is written דבורה in Hebrew (with vowel points: דְּבוֹרָה). Other spellings: דברה.
Is Dvora a biblical name?
Yes. Dvora appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Judges 4:4 (spelled דברה).
How popular is the name Dvora in Israel?
In 2024, Dvora (דבורה) ranked #49 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (361 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Dvora?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling דבורה adds up to 217 (Dalet 4 + Bet 2 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + He 5).
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