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Zephora
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The first name Zephora is an English and American variation of the biblical name Zipporah. In German, the name means 'the bird'.
What does the name Zephora mean?
Zephora is the English and American form of the biblical name Zipporah. Translated into German, the name means 'the bird'. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew term ṣipporāh (צִפֹּרָה), which also means 'bird'. Zipporah is mentioned in the Old Testament as the wife of Moses.
Where does the name Zephora come from?
The name Zephora has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the bird'. The etymology derives from the ancient Hebrew term ṣipporāh (צִפֹּרָה), which means 'bird'. The languages in which this name occurs are American, Anglo-American, and English.
How do you pronounce Zephora?
Ze-fó-ra
Popularity
In Germany, Zephora is considered a rare first name. So far, it has not been able to make any entry in the German first name charts. The highest ranking Zephora achieved was in 2017 with the 12,706th position in the U.S. first name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times there, which earned it the 5,640th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, Zephora ranks 8,544th in the USA.
Nicknames & pet names
Zeph / Zephy
Frequently asked questions about the name Zephora
What is the meaning of the name Zephora?
Zephora means 'the bird' and is the English form of the biblical name Zipporah.
Where does the name Zephora come from?
The name has ancient Hebrew roots and derives from the term ṣipporāh, which also means 'bird'.
How popular is the name Zephora?
Zephora is known in many English-speaking countries but has a lower prevalence in Germany.