Zipporah

Meaning bird
Origin Hebrew
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 8
Syllables 3
Syllabification Zip-po-rah

About Zipporah

Zipporah stands magnificent in its biblical gravitas and uncommon presence, a name that demands respect while offering surprising versatility. The distinctive double P creates visual and phonetic interest, ensuring the name never fades into background noise. Rich with historical significance, Zipporah appeals to parents seeking depth and substance over fleeting trends. The name flows with surprising grace despite its length, each syllable contributing to an overall impression of strength and beauty. Nickname possibilities abound—Zippy, Zorah, Zip—allowing adaptation to different contexts and ages while maintaining connection to the formal name. Zipporah suits scholars, artists, leaders, and dreamers equally well, never limiting potential or imposing rigid expectations. This choice signals parents who value heritage, uniqueness, and names with genuine story rather than manufactured appeal. Consider Zipporah for raising a daughter with strong identity and appreciation for names that carry weight and meaning.

Variations of Name Zipporah

Zippora
Zipora
Tzipporah
Zephora
Zeporah
Zofia
Zuri

Names Similar to Zipporah

Zara
Zelda
Zoe
Zora
Zuri
Zia

Nicknames for Zipporah

Zippy
Zippi
Zip
Zippora
Zephi
Zipporah

Famous People Named Zipporah

Zipporah DobynsAmerican astrologer
Zipporah PorathIsraeli Olympic fencer
Zipporah JosephKenyan educator and human rights activist

Characters Named Zipporah

Zipporah Jonesa character from the novel "Wings of the Dove" by Henry James

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Zahara
Zaylah
Zaniya
Zailey
Zaria
Zalaya
Zamirah
Zaina
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