Devora is a Hebrew feminine given name, meaning 'bee'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'd'vora', which signifies industriousness and sweetness, much like the honey produced by bees. In Jewish tradition, Devora was also the name of a prophetess who judged Israel under a palm tree (Judges 4:4-5:31). The name is often associated with wisdom, strength, and leadership, reflecting the character of its biblical namesake.
The name Devora experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the century. It began with a low of just 6 births in 1915 and 1926, then rose to a peak of 93 births in 2023. The most notable periods of popularity were from the late 1940s to the early 1950s, where it consistently had more than 15 births per year, and from the mid-1980s onwards, with a steady increase since 2007, reaching an all-time high in 2023. Overall, there were a total of 2711 Devoras born over the course of these years.