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The first name Zipporah is a feminine form of the biblical name Zippora (Hebrew צִפֹּרָה) and means 'the bird' in English.
What does the name Zipporah mean?
Zipporah is a variant of the biblical name Zippora (Hebrew צִפֹּרָה) and can be translated as 'the bird' in English. In the Old Testament, Zipporah is mentioned as the wife of Moses. This form of the name is especially common in Kenya. Other variants include Safura, Sephora, Tzipora, and Zipora.
Where does the name Zipporah come from?
The name Zipporah has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the bird'.
How do you pronounce Zipporah?
Zipporah is pronounced like 'Zippora', with emphasis on the second syllable.
Popularity
In Germany, Zipporah is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012 when it reached 3,656th. Over the last ten years, Zipporah has been chosen as a first name about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,718th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ora / Poah / Zip / Zippel / Zippi / Zippo / Zippy
Famous people
- Zipporah (wife of Moses in the OT)
- Zipporah Livni (Israeli Foreign Minister)
Frequently asked questions about the name Zipporah
What does the name Zipporah mean?
The name Zipporah comes from Hebrew and means 'the bird'.
Where does the name Zipporah come from?
Zipporah has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is common in both biblical and Kenyan contexts.
How popular is the name Zipporah?
Zipporah is particularly popular in Kenya, while its use in other countries is less widespread.