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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bird
- Origin
- Hebrew (biblical)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- zih-POR-uh
Zipporah is a Hebrew biblical name that means "bird". It's pronounced zih-POR-uh, and it has a gentle, flowing sound with a clear biblical root behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Zipporah
Meaning: Bird.
Origin: Hebrew (biblical).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Zipporah
zih-POR-uhIPA /zɪˈpɔːrə/
Popularity of Zipporah
Zipporah is a rare pick: it ranked #2916 in 2024, with 57 babies given the name. It reached its highest point in 2018 at #2187, when 86 babies were named Zipporah.
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FAQ
What does the name Zipporah mean?
Bird. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Zipporah?
Zipporah is pronounced zih-POR-uh (IPA: /zɪˈpɔːrə/).
Is Zipporah a popular name right now?
Zipporah peaked at #2187 in 2018 and is ranked #2916 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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