צִפּוֹרָה

Tzippora

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Tzippora is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Bird”.

MeaningBird
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Written asצִפּוֹרָה
Pronunciationtsee-POH-rah
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael, United States

Meaning and origin of Tzippora

Tzippora comes from the Hebrew tzippor, 'bird'. In the Book of Exodus, Zipporah is the daughter of Jethro, the priest of Midian, and the wife of Moses, who saves him during a mysterious episode on the road to Egypt. The name has long been used by Jewish families and is common among Orthodox Jews, often shortened to Tzippy. Its usual English spelling is Zipporah.

Is Tzippora a Jewish name?

Yes, it is a biblical name: Zipporah is the wife of Moses in Exodus. It is used mainly by Jewish families.

How popular is Tzippora?

Common among Orthodox Jewish families in Israel and abroad.

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Spellings and variants of Tzippora

Names similar to Tzippora

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tzippora mean?

Tzippora means 'Bird'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Tzippora a Jewish name?

Yes, it is a biblical name: Zipporah is the wife of Moses in Exodus. It is used mainly by Jewish families.

How do you pronounce Tzippora?

Tzippora is pronounced tsee-POH-rah.

Is Tzippora a boy or girl name?

Tzippora is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.