Zipporah
Zipporah is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Bird”.
| Meaning | Bird |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | צִפּוֹרָה |
| Pronunciation | zi-POR-uh |
| Tradition | Jewish, Christian |
| Used in | Israel, United States |
Meaning and origin of Zipporah
Zipporah comes from Hebrew tzippor, 'bird'. In the Book of Exodus, she is the daughter of Jethro, the Midianite priest, and becomes the wife of Moses after he flees Egypt. She is the mother of Gershom and Eliezer, and saves Moses in a mysterious episode on the road back to Egypt. The name is also spelled Tzipora in modern Hebrew.
Is Zipporah a Jewish name?
Zipporah is a biblical name: she appears in Exodus 2:21 as the wife of Moses. It is used in Jewish families as Tzipora and in some Christian families.
How popular is Zipporah?
Used in religious Jewish communities, often as Tzipora; rare elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zipporah mean?
Zipporah means 'Bird'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Zipporah a Jewish name?
Zipporah is a biblical name: she appears in Exodus 2:21 as the wife of Moses. It is used in Jewish families as Tzipora and in some Christian families.
How do you pronounce Zipporah?
Zipporah is pronounced zi-POR-uh.
Is Zipporah a boy or girl name?
Zipporah is usually a girl name.