Meaning and Origin
What does the name Zipporah mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Zipporah
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
79%
Jewish
7%
English
7%
African
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Zipporah is of Hebrew origin and means "Female bird of God".
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Zipporah is of Hebrew origin and means "Female bird".
- 3 people from all over the world agree the name Zipporah is of English / Hebrew origin and means "Bird".
- A user from Kenya says the name Zipporah means "A bird. A highly spirited leader woman".
- According to a user from Trinidad and Tobago, the name Zipporah is of African origin and means "Trumpet of beauty; little bird or sparrow".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Biblical Hebrew צִפֹּרָה (ṣippōrā), a feminization of ציפור צִפֹּר (ṣippōr, “bird”).
- The wife of Moses. (biblical character)
- A female given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.