"Debra" meaning in English

See Debra in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈdɛbɹə/ [UK]
Etymology: A spelling variant of Deborah first used in the 20th century. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Debra
  1. A female given name from Hebrew popular in the 1950s and the 1960s. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Debra-en-name-rjMW-liY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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