Girl Name
Devora
Devora is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Devora — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Devra is on your shortlist, Devora belongs in the same conversation.
Devora meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Devora has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Devora as D·E·V·O·R·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Devora is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Devora variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Devoraa, Devorae, Devoray, Devor.
- Nicknames: Dev and D.
- Middle names: Pair Devora with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Devora middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Devra, Debra, Devere, Debrah, Deborah — full picks on the sibling names for Devora guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Devora? Browse our names like Devora guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Devora
What does the name Devora mean?
Devora has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Devora?
The exact origin of Devora is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Devora?
Devora has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Devora a boy's or girl's name?
Devora is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Devora in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Devora sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Devora?
Names that share Devora's sound and style include Devra, Debra, Devere, Debrah, Deborah.
What middle names pair well with Devora?
Good middle-name fits for Devora pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Devora is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Devora is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Devora?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Devora share its rhythm without rhyming — Devra, Debra, Devere all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.