Devora — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Devora (deh-VOR-ah), 3 syllables — A Hebrew name meaning 'bee'.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Devora mean?
Hebrew: A Hebrew name meaning 'bee'.. Devora is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'bee', and is often associated with industriousness and community.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Devora a good dog name?
Devora has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 3 syllables, it has a longer, more musical sound; many owners use a shorter nickname for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Devora popularity in the Pets In The City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Devora in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Devora suit?
It is most often used for girl dogs in our community. Owners often pick Devora for its human name, wonderfully unusual feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
What the Playgroup Will Assume About Devora
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
The other dogs at the hotel are buzzing with excitement for the arrival of Devora! "I hope she brings honey-flavored dreams and not just a lot of barking!"
Names similar to Devora
- Abhinav — Means 'new' or 'novel' in Sanskrit.
- Abhiram — Pleasant and charming in Sanskrit.
- Abubakr — Arabic name meaning 'father of the young camel'.
- Adaliz — A modern name, possibly a combination of 'Ada' and 'Liz', meaning 'noble' and 'God's promise'.
- Adeola — A name of Yoruba origin meaning 'crown of wealth.'
- Aditri — Meaning 'the earth' or 'the one who is the source of light'.
- Adonias — Biblical name meaning 'lord' or 'my lord'.
- Agador — Meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide' in Greek.
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By the numbers
- 3 syllables — nickname-friendly
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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