Zipporah
Zipporah is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “bird, sparrow.” Zipporah (Tzipporah) was the wife of Moses, a Midianite woman whose name means 'bird.'
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how do you pronounce Zipporah?
zih-POR-ah
where does the name Zipporah come from?
Zipporah comes from the Hebrew word tsippor, bird.
She is one of the Bible's most intriguing women — she saved Moses's life through a mysterious circumcision ritual during their journey to Egypt. The name connects avian freedom with fierce, protective love. It has a distinctive, melodic sound unlike any other name.
the history of Zipporah
In the Book of Exodus Zipporah is the wife of Moses and the daughter of Jethro, priest and prince of Midian.
who are famous people named Zipporah?
- Zipporah (wife of Moses in the Bible)
what names are similar to Zipporah?
what names go well with Zipporah?
Sibling names that share Zipporah's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Zipporah
What does the name Zipporah mean?
Zipporah means “bird, sparrow”.
What is the origin of the name Zipporah?
Zipporah comes from the Hebrew naming tradition.
How popular is the name Zipporah?
Zipporah has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Zipporah a boy or girl name?
Zipporah is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Zipporah?
Zipporah is pronounced zih-POR-ah, with 3 syllables.
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