Zipporah
Zipporah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈzɪpəɹə/ · /zɪˈpɔːɹə/
Meaning and origin of Zipporah
- A female given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew צִפֹּרָה (ṣippōrā), a feminization of ציפור / צִפֹּר (ṣippōr, “bird”).
How popular is Zipporah?
Since 1880, 2,632 girls in the U.S. have been named Zipporah. Its highest rank for girls was #2189 in 2018. In 2025, 83 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Zipporah FAQ
What does the name Zipporah mean?
A female given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From Biblical Hebrew צִפֹּרָה (ṣippōrā), a feminization of ציפור / צִפֹּר (ṣippōr, “bird”).
What is the origin of the name Zipporah?
Zipporah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Zipporah?
Since 1880, 2,632 girls in the U.S. have been named Zipporah. Its highest rank for girls was #2189 in 2018. In 2025, 83 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zipporah a boy or girl name?
Zipporah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,632 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.