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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A precious blue gemstone, sapphire
- Origin
- Ancient Greek (from an Aramaic/Semitic root for 'sapphire')
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- suh-FY-ruh
Sapphira comes from Ancient Greek, built on an older Aramaic/Semitic word for sapphire, the deep blue gemstone. It's pronounced suh-FY-ruh (IPA /səˈfaɪrə/). The name carries that gemstone meaning right in its roots, which is worth knowing if you're drawn to Sapphira for its sound.
Meaning & Origin of Sapphira
Meaning: A precious blue gemstone, sapphire.
Origin: Ancient Greek (from an Aramaic/Semitic root for 'sapphire').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sapphira
suh-FY-ruhIPA /səˈfaɪrə/
Popularity of Sapphira
In U.S. birth data going back to 1975, Sapphira peaked at #2775 in 2018 with 62 babies given the name, then fell to #4264 in 2024 with just 34.
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FAQ
What does the name Sapphira mean?
A precious blue gemstone, sapphire. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sapphira?
Sapphira is pronounced suh-FY-ruh (IPA: /səˈfaɪrə/).
Is Sapphira a popular name right now?
Sapphira peaked at #2775 in 2018 and is ranked #4264 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)
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