Zipporah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzip-OR-ah / /zɪpˈɔːrə/Hebrew
Meaning
bird; sparrow
Historical & Cultural Background
Zipporah is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'tzippor,' meaning 'bird.' In the Bible, she is known as the wife of Moses, which places her in significant historical and religious contexts. The name has been used in various cultures, often symbolizing freedom and grace.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Tziporah
- Zipora
International Variants
- Tzipora (Hebrew)
- Zippora (Italian)
Famous people named Zipporah
Zipporah P. H. — American artist.
Zipporah K. — Israeli politician.
Fictional characters named Zipporah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zipporah was first seen in the United States in 1912. Zipporah has ranked as high as #1293 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, Georgia, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Zipporah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zipporah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 32 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1999 | 69 |
| 2000 | 68 |
| 2001 | 69 |
| 2002 | 67 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 56 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2006 | 79 |
| 2007 | 70 |
| 2008 | 60 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 61 |
| 2013 | 65 |
| 2014 | 77 |
| 2015 | 73 |
| 2016 | 70 |
| 2017 | 74 |
| 2018 | 86 |
| 2019 | 75 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2022 | 79 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 57 |