Political LeaderChadian1952 – 2021
Idriss Déby
President of Chad, military leader
Biography
President of Chad from 1990 to 2021. He led a military coup and ruled the country for over three decades until his death during conflict.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
Chadian
Born
1952
Died
2021
Thinking about the name
Deby
Hebrew origin
“A modern, streamlined spelling of Debbie or Debra, softening the name through a simple vowel ending. This version feels contemporary and youthful while retaining the Hebrew meaning 'bee.' The -y ending gives it a friendly, approachable character popular in informal American naming.”