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Shiphrah

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“Beautiful”

Shiphrah means "beautiful" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the midwives who disobeys the Pharaoh's order to kill any Hebrew boys they deliver.

Biblical namesake: Shiphrah was one of the Hebrew midwives who defied Pharaoh's order to kill newborn boys, showing courage and compassion in the story of Israel's oppression in Egypt. (Exodus · Exodus 1)

Biblical2 syllables · /ˈʃɪf.rə/

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