Débora
/ˈdeboɾa/
Deborah is a female given name in Spanish, written as Débora.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Spanish-speaking countries, such as Spain, the name Deborah may be spelled as Debora.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdeboɾa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the name Débora is an exact homonym for the word devora, which means 'he or she devours'.
- The name Débora is strongly associated with the biblical judge and prophetess of the same name, who is one of the few female leaders mentioned in the Old Testament.
- Although the name is originally Hebrew, the Spanish version Débora is frequently used in Latin American countries as a modern choice compared to older traditional names like Carmen or Rosa.
Examples in context
- Hola, Doña Deborah. Mucho gusto en conocerla.Hello, Mrs. Deborah. Nice to meet you.
- ¡Hola, Deborah! ¿Cómo estás?Hi, Deborah! How are you?
- ¡Hola, Debora! ¿Te gustaría acompañarme?Hi, Deborah! Would you like to join me?
- Ella se llama Débora.Her name is Débora.
- ¿Conoces a Débora?Do you know Débora?
- Débora es mi mejor amiga.Débora is my best friend.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Javier¿Has visto a Débora hoy?Have you seen Débora today?
- SofíaNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- JavierDébora me debe un libro.Débora owes me a book.
- SofíaSeguro que te llamará pronto.I'm sure she will call you soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deborah” translations and entries Débora, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
