Deba

The first name Deba is a diminutive of the name Deborah. Translated into German, this name means 'the bee'.

What does the name Deba mean?

Deba is a diminutive of Deborah and means 'the bee' in German. Its origin lies in the Ancient Hebrew term dvorá (דְּבוֹרָה), which stands for 'bee'. Other variants include Debora, Debra, Debborah, Devorah, Devora, Dvora, Dvorah, Debbie, Debby, Debbi, and Debi.

Where does the name Deba come from?

The name Deba has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the bee'. The etymology comes from dvorá (דְּבוֹרָה), which means 'bee' in Hebrew. The language in which this name originated is Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Deba?

The pronunciation of Deba is clear and consists of two syllables: 'De-ba' [ˈdeːba] or [ˈdɛba]. The name begins with a bright e-sound that conveys a sense of openness. The second syllable brings warmth to the sound with the a. This simple syllable structure makes the name easy to understand. Deba thus appears friendly and uncomplicated - soft, feminine, and modern.

When is the name day of Deba?

The name day for Deba is celebrated on September 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Deba is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. Over the last ten years, Deba has been used as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th. When considering global popularity, the rankings of Deba in the name charts of various countries show the trends of recent years.

Famous people

• Deba Wieland (German journalist)