Zephora Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zeh-FOR-ah /zɛˈfɔːrə/
Origin: Hebrew; Greek
Meaning: Hebrew: 'bird'; Greek: 'to breathe'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zephora has its roots in the Hebrew name "Tzipporah" (צִפּוֹרָה), which means "bird." This name appears in the biblical context as the wife of Moses, a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible. The name was transliterated into Greek as "Sephora" and later into Latin, which influenced its adoption into various languages, including English.
The transition into English likely occurred through the influence of biblical translations, particularly the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which brought many Hebrew names into common usage among English speakers. Historically, Tzipporah is noted in the Book of Exodus, where she is described as a Midianite woman who married Moses after he fled Egypt.
Her story is significant in the context of the Exodus narrative, as she is depicted as a supportive partner during Moses's mission to lead the Israelites out of slavery. The name has been associated with themes of strength and resilience, reflecting Tzipporah's role in the biblical story.
Over the centuries, the name has been embraced in various cultures, often linked to the qualities of freedom and protection symbolized by birds. Culturally, the name Zephora, along with its variants, has resonated in Jewish tradition and literature, often symbolizing beauty and grace.
The diminutive form "Zippy" has also emerged in some contexts, reflecting a more informal or affectionate usage. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its biblical roots and the positive attributes associated with its meaning, ensuring its place in the lexicon of names with historical and cultural significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zephora was first seen in the United States in 2015.
Zephora has ranked as high as #1416 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zephora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zephora is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zephora was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zephora
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zephora.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |