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GirlPronounced English /zɪ.ˈpɔːɹ.ə/; English /ˈzɪp.ə.ɹə/

Zipporah

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "bird".

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Zipporah is a girl name with Hebrew roots meaning "bird".

Pronunciation: English /zɪ.ˈpɔːɹ.ə/; English /ˈzɪp.ə.ɹə/.

GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Meaningbird
PronunciationEnglish /zɪ.ˈpɔːɹ.ə/; English /ˈzɪp.ə.ɹə/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Hebrew name צִפּוֹרָה (Tsippora), derived from צִפּוֹר (tsippor) meaning "bird". In the Old Testament this is the name of the Midianite wife of Moses. She was the daughter of the priest Jethro.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, hebrew | Hebrew: צִפּוֹרָה