Sapphira

Name:

Sapphira

Pronounced: sah-FEER-ah

Variations: Sapphire, Safira, Saphira, Sapphires

Origin:

Hebrew

Meaning:

Sapphira is derived from the Hebrew word "sappir" which means "sapphire" or "lapis lazuli". In the Bible, Sapphira was the wife of Ananias and was struck dead for lying.

Popularity:

Sapphira is not a common name globally, although it does have some usage in English-speaking countries. It might gain popularity due to the recent trend of names inspired by gemstones.

Did you know?

The name Sapphira is associated with qualities of wisdom, virtue, and heavenly purity due to the biblical and gemstone connections. In the Bible, Sapphira's story serves as a warning against the sin of lying to God and to the Holy Spirit.

Famous namesakes:

Sapphira Wade - A fictional character in the novel "Mama Day" by Gloria Naylor.

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