Tzipora

צִפּוֹרָה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: bird

• Tzipora, meaning "bird" in Hebrew, was the name of Moses' wife, one of the Torah's most fiercely brave women. When her family faced mortal danger, it was Tzipora who acted decisively and without hesitation to save them. She is celebrated for her independence, her courage, and her willingness to do what needed to be done, making her an extraordinary feminist role model from the ancient world.

  Parents looking for bold biblical heroines beyond the usual suspects are giving this name a well-deserved moment. Israeli political icon Tzipi Livni, whose nickname derives from Tzipora, brought a modern edge to this ancient name on the world stage. It sounds ornate and distinctive in English-speaking communities, giving a girl a name that demands attention and tells a powerful story — with the adorable built-in nickname Tzipi as a bonus.

• Alternate Spellings: Tzippora, Tzipporah, Ziporah, Zipora, Tsipora, Tsiporah
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Miriam
  ,
  Avital
  ,
  Eliahu
  ,
  Betzalel
• Theme: animals