German short form of names beginning with the Germanic element ermen, which meant “whole, universal”. It is thus related to Emma. It began to be regularly used in the English-speaking world in the 19th century.
People with the name Debera have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.
From the name of the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar (occurring in late spring). It was adopted from the Babylonian calendar, derived from Akkadian simānu meaning “season, occasion” [1].
From the English word chastity, which is ultimately from Latin castus “pure”. It was borne by the daughter of Sonny Bono and Cher, which probably led to the name’s increase in popularity during the 1970s.