Sefora Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationseh-FOH-rah / /sɛˈfɔːrə/Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning
bird; to soar
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Sefora is derived from 'Tzipporah,' meaning 'bird,' and is notable in Jewish tradition as the wife of Moses. In Spanish, it is a variant of 'Sephora,' which carries similar meanings and is used in various cultures. The name has been embraced in different contexts, reflecting both religious and cultural significance.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Sephora
- Tzipporah
International Variants
- Zippora (Hebrew)
- Sefora (Spanish)
Famous people named Sefora
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Fictional characters named Sefora
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sefora was first seen in the United States in 1990. Sefora has ranked as high as #1345 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Sefora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sefora (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 17 |