namesprite

Zipporah

RankLoading…|Female
“Bird”

Zipporah from the Hebrew name צִפּוֹרָה (Tzipporah), derived from צִפּוֹר (tzippor) meaning "bird". In the Old Testament this is the name of the Midianite wife of Moses. She was the daughter of the priest Jethro.

Biblical namesake: Zipporah was the wife of Moses and the daughter of Jethro. She is remembered for her role in Moses' life and a dramatic episode during their journey to Egypt. (Exodus · Exodus 2:21, Exodus 4:25)

BiblicalHebrew3 syllables · /ˈzɪp.ə.rə/

Overview

Popularity data is still loading.

Check back in a moment for rank and trend details.

Related forms

Names related to Zipporah through nicknames, language, or historical forms.

SephoraTzipporah

Similar names

Similar soundJuneSimilar originArloSimilar meaningAvery
namesprite

Pick the perfect name — 145 years of real U.S. birth records. No ads, ever.

Name listsFind namesProAboutPrivacyTerms

Name data: U.S. Social Security birth records, 1880–2025.Built by two parents who couldn’t pick either.

  • Home
  • Lists
  • Saved
  • You