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Sephora

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Pronounced sə-FOR-ah /səˈfɔr.ɑ/High

Meaning: Greek form of Zipporah — Hebrew Tzipporah, 'bird' — also linked to Greek for 'beauty'Low

In 30 seconds: A little bird with a glamorous ring: Sephora is a Greek form of Zipporah — Hebrew 'bird' — also tied to 'beauty'. Soaring and chic.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Greek

MeaningGreek form of Zipporah — Hebrew Tzipporah, 'bird' — also linked to Greek for 'beauty'

U.S. rank (2025)#4535 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,003

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sephora is the Greek form of Zipporah — Hebrew Tzipporah, 'bird' — borne by the wife of Moses; some also link it to Greek roots for 'beauty' (routes layered, which we note). The retail brand has boosted its familiarity.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, bird-or-beauty at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Sephora is the Greek Septuagint form of Zipporah, Moses' wife, whose name means 'bird' — the beauty retailer borrowed it for its lovely sound.

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Zipporah — routes layered

Variations

ZipporahSephiraCipora

Nicknames

Seffy

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If you like Sephora…

Zipporah— the Hebrew form

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Saphira— a companion S- name

Tzipora— shares the -ra ending

Atara— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sephora mean?

Sephora is a Greek form of Zipporah, Hebrew 'bird'; some link it to 'beauty', so we note the variation.

How do you pronounce Sephora?

It's said sə-FOR-ah /səˈfɔr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sephora a boy or girl name?

Sephora is a girl's name.

How popular is Sephora?

Sephora is a rare name in the U.S.