Zipporah

I didn’t know that [ZIP-or-ah] or so was the more correct pronunciation, I only knew [zip-POR-ah]—the more you know! I like the traditional pronunciation a lot, though I disagree that the less correct pronunciation is worse, moreover that the [POR] sound has a negative connotation, since it sounds more to me like ‘pour’, giving it a watery feeling. Either way, I think this is a lovely and unique name :)

I have always loved the name Zipporah. It is strong, feminine, biblical and elegant. Plus, Zip would be an adorable nickname. I also love the meaning “bird” as that could represent freedom, beauty and peace. Overall, I think Zipporah is a wonderful name.

Love the banner and the meaning!

Cool! It’s also not very common!

I usually love uncommon biblical names but this one is just awful. Very clunky and homely sounding.

Zippora, that's my name and I think it's really beautiful but there are so many people who call me "Debora", "Siffora" or even "Cebora". It's annoying, but I love my name and that it's not such a common name. My parents wanted to call me Zippora but also wanted a more common name and finally they decided to give me the longest name ever: Elisabeth Zippora. It's quite long, but I love it. Sounds a bit royal, doesn't it? Also, my callname is my second name, Zippora, so most people call me Elisabeth, also the teachers at school, but I have gotten used to it. My friends call me Zippy or Beth (sometimes). Soooo, I highly recommend this name, also in combination with a second (or first) name. Its meaning is really beautiful, and it's not such a common name like others.

Very pretty meaning, but I don't think it's a good name.

I love this name which is why I chose it for my first daughter. She loves it too! We sometimes shorten it to Pora and her friends often called her Zippy! People should choose it more often! I also like the Latin form Sefora.

Gorgeous name! It is very special indeed.

This name is really pretty. It's a shame you don't hear it more often.

What a lovely name. I love the meaning "bird". Zipporah deserves to be used a hell of a lot more. :)

Makes me think of Zeppelins.

I love this name! It's so beautiful and underused.

I have found that everyone either loves or hates this name. No medium here. Personally I love it.

I love this name a lot! I plan on using this as a name for my future daughter, using the Greek spelling and pronunciation, Sephora, or Sefora... I think this name is very pretty and exotic, and also very unique.

I believe this is a very odd and eccentric name, perhaps a little too much so for general usage, although I find it has some intriguing qualities. When I think of this name, it reminds me of an elaborate bird of paradise, or a peacock, or some other fantastically and beautifully-plumaged, exotic fowl. :)

We used Zipporah for the middle name of our third daughter. In some respects, I wish we had made it her first name. It is very distinctive, has a beautiful sound, and comes with a distinguished pedigree, given that Zipporah was the name of Moses' wife.

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The chief downside I can see is the potential for nickname abuse, with nicknames like Zippy or Zipper. It is a beautiful name, though.

A beautiful, exotic name that no one will have trouble pronouncing. It's perfect. :)

The name is very beautiful. I love it and I am considering naming my daughter that. It's wonderful and makes me feel good when I hear it and/or think about it. The only problem is the meaning which I feel should be the primary reason a name is chosen. It means bird but the name sounds so fine I cant help but to consider.

I love this name. It's really unique! :DD I wish this was my name.

I really like this name. It sounds exotic and beautiful. I also like that it's the name of Moses's wife.

If you've seen Prince of Egypt, you know she's quite salty. They portrayed her to match the sound of her name well. Zipporah sounds like a salty woman. She is, too. We get to read about a fight she has with Moses in Exodus.

This name is truly beautiful.

I really love the name Zipporah. An adorable nickname for Zipporah could be Zipper. Or not! It reminds me of a practical, yet beautiful woman. Very exotic. More parents should consider using this name!

FYI, Zipporah is said how it sounds! I love this name, Moses married Zipporah in The Bible.