Shifra: meaning of the Hebrew name
שִׁפְרָה
Pronounced shif-RAH
Meaning of Shifra
From shefer, beauty and pleasantness. Shifra was the midwife who refused Pharaoh's decree and bravely saved the children of Israel.
And the king of Egypt spoke to the Hebrew midwives, of whom the name of the one was Shiphrah, and the name of the other Puah;
וַיֹּאמֶר מֶלֶךְ מִצְרַיִם לַמְיַלְּדֹת הָעִבְרִיֹּת אֲשֶׁר שֵׁם הָאַחַת שִׁפְרָה וְשֵׁם הַשֵּׁנִית פּוּעָה׃
Shifra in Hebrew
Shifra is written שפרה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁפְרָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- פPe
- רResh
- הHe
Gematria value: 585 (Shin 300 + Pe 80 + Resh 200 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningbeauty
- Pronunciationshif-RAH
- Hebrewשפרה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Shifra last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2020, at #140 (103 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #139, in 2018.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | 140 | 103 |
| 2019 | 144 | 100 |
| 2018 | 139 | 102 |
| 2017 | 148 | 86 |
| 2016 | 144 | 89 |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Shifra
What does the name Shifra mean?
From shefer, beauty and pleasantness. Shifra was the midwife who refused Pharaoh's decree and bravely saved the children of Israel.
How do you pronounce Shifra?
Shifra is pronounced shif-RAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shifra in Hebrew?
Shifra is written שפרה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁפְרָה).
Is Shifra a biblical name?
Yes. Shifra appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 1:15.
How popular is the name Shifra in Israel?
Shifra last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2020, at #140 (103 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #139, in 2018. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shifra?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שפרה adds up to 585 (Shin 300 + Pe 80 + Resh 200 + He 5).
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