Zipporah: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a little bird; sparrow”

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صفورہ

צפורה

Zipporah (صفورہ, Hebrew צפורה) is a Christian girl’s name that means “a little bird; sparrow”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Zipporah.

Zipporah at a glance

Meaning: a little bird; sparrow
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Faith: Christian
Say it: zip-or-uh
Syllables: 3
Letters: 8
First letter: Z · ص

Meaning of Zipporah

In English: a little bird; sparrow
اردو میں معنی: چھوٹی چڑیا

Origin and history of Zipporah

From Hebrew tsippor, bird, meaning 'a little bird'. Muslim tradition knows the wife of Moses as Safura.

Base wordHebrew tsippor, bird

How to say and write Zipporah

Say it: zip-or-uh3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Zipporah
Urdu: صفورہ
Original script: צפורה
Other spellings: Zippora
Known bearer: Zipporah, wife of Moses
Themes: Nature

Sibling names for Zipporah

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Zipporah.

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Questions about the name Zipporah

What does the name Zipporah mean?

Zipporah means “a little bird; sparrow”. In Urdu: چھوٹی چڑیا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Zipporah a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Zipporah is a girl’s name.

Is Zipporah a Christian name?

Yes. Zipporah is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew tsippor, bird, meaning 'a little bird'. Muslim tradition knows the wife of Moses as Safura.

How do you pronounce Zipporah?

Say it “zip-or-uh”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Zipporah in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Zipporah is written صفورہ. In its original script: צפורה.

What are other spellings of Zipporah?

Zipporah is also spelled Zippora.

Who is a famous person named Zipporah?

Zipporah, wife of Moses

Is the meaning of Zipporah verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.