Zipporah
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Zipporah
From Hebrew Ṣipporāh, possibly “sparrow ”
Example Sentences
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Wiseman died peacefully at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, according to a statement from his production company, Zipporah Films.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
“These are significant pieces, by established artists, that are integrated into the overall architecture of the project but also will attract people on their own,” says Metro Art program Senior Director Zipporah Yamamoto.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2023
Zipporah Kuria's father, Joseph Wathaika was killed in the crash of ET302 - and she has been a vocal campaigner for Boeing to be held to account ever since.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2023
Zipporah Marmor, vice president at business aviation services company ACASS, recalled one deal for a preowned business jet that fell apart following proposals in Europe to ban, tax or regulate private aircraft.
From Reuters • Jan. 24, 2023
So Moses made his home with the man; and he gave Moses his daughter Zipporah to be his wife.
From The Children's Bible by Sherman, Henry A.
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