Quick answer
Sapphira is a girl name with Greek roots meaning "sapphire; lapis lazuli".
Pronunciation: English /sə.ˈfaɪ.ɹə/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Greek name Σαπφείρη (Sappheire), which was from Greek σάπφειρος ( sappheiros ) meaning "sapphire" or "lapis lazuli" (ultimately derived from the Hebrew word סַפִּיר (sappir) ). Sapphira is a character in Acts in the New Testament who is killed by God for lying.
Notes and context
Usage: biblical | Ancient Greek: Σαπφείρη