Tzipora: meaning of the Hebrew name
צִפּוֹרָה
Pronounced tsee-po-RAH
Meaning of Tzipora
From tsipor, bird, Tzipora suggests lightness and grace. In the Bible she is the wife of Moses and the daughter of Jethro.
And Moses was content to dwell with the man; and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter.
וַיּוֹאֶל מֹשֶׁה לָשֶׁבֶת אֶת־הָאִישׁ וַיִּתֵּן אֶת־צִפֹּרָה בִתּוֹ לְמֹשֶׁה׃
Tzipora in Hebrew
Tzipora is written צפורה in Hebrew (with vowel points: צִפּוֹרָה). Other spellings: ציפורה. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- צTsadi
- פPe
- וVav
- רResh
- הHe
Gematria value: 381 (Tsadi 90 + Pe 80 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningbird
- Pronunciationtsee-po-RAH
- Hebrewצפורה
- Syllables3
- Other spellingsציפורה
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Tzipora ranked #75 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (238 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75 | 238 |
| 2023 | 90 | 192 |
| 2022 | 84 | 213 |
| 2021 | 92 | 207 |
| 2020 | 76 | 221 |
| 2019 | 94 | 182 |
| 2018 | 90 | 201 |
| 2017 | 93 | 184 |
| 2016 | 97 | 177 |
| 2015 | 98 | 182 |
| 2014 | 93 | 181 |
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 Tzipora
What does the name Tzipora mean?
From tsipor, bird, Tzipora suggests lightness and grace. In the Bible she is the wife of Moses and the daughter of Jethro.
How do you pronounce Tzipora?
Tzipora is pronounced tsee-po-RAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tzipora in Hebrew?
Tzipora is written צפורה in Hebrew (with vowel points: צִפּוֹרָה). Other spellings: ציפורה.
Is Tzipora a biblical name?
Yes. Tzipora appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 2:21.
How popular is the name Tzipora in Israel?
In 2024, Tzipora ranked #75 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (238 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Tzipora?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling צפורה adds up to 381 (Tsadi 90 + Pe 80 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + He 5).
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