Deborah is a feminine given name, derived from the Hebrew name Devorah (דְּבוֹרָה), meaning "bee" or "word" or "speech". The name has significant biblical origins, as Deborah was a prophetess and the fourth judge of pre-monarchic Israel, as recounted in the Book of Judges. In the Bible, she is portrayed as a wise and courageous leader who helped deliver Israel from the oppression of the Canaanites. The name Deborah has been widely used in English-speaking countries and has various translations and equivalents in other languages, such as Debora in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and German, Débora in French, and Debora in Dutch. The name has maintained its popularity over centuries due to its strong historical and religious connotations.