What Does the Name Zipporah Mean
The name Zipporah comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Zipporah below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Zipporah Name Meaning
Biblical, HebrewFrom the Hebrew name צִפּוֹרָה (Tzipporah), derived from צִפּוֹר (tzippor) meaning "bird". In the Old Testament this is the name of the Midianite wife of Moses. She was the daughter of the priest Jethro.
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