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Shiphrah

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Pronounced SHIF-rah /ˈʃɪf.rɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Shiphrah, linked to a root meaning 'to be beautiful; fair.' In the Book of Exodus, Shiphrah was one of two midwives who defied Pharaoh's order and refused to kill the Hebrew baby boys.Medium

In 30 seconds: A courageous biblical name: Shiphrah means 'beauty' and belonged to a midwife who defied Pharaoh (said 'SHIF-rah'). Rare and meaningful.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Shiphrah, linked to a root meaning 'to be beautiful; fair.' In the Book of Exodus, Shiphrah was one of two midwives who defied Pharaoh's order and refused to kill the Hebrew baby boys.
U.S. rank (2024)#17272 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 67

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320102024

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

Shiphrah comes from the Hebrew for 'to be beautiful; fair.' In the Book of Exodus she is one of two midwives who defied Pharaoh and spared the Hebrew newborn boys — a name of courage, noted with respect. Rare in the U.S. (said 'SHIF-rah').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S., mostly in observant families. Rare, biblical, and brave at heart.

Did you know? In Exodus, Shiphrah was one of the two midwives who defied Pharaoh's order and refused to harm the Hebrew baby boys — a name of quiet courage that also means 'beauty; fair' (said 'SHIF-rah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Shiphrah — Hebrew 'beauty'; Exodus midwife

Variations

ShifraShiphraShifrah

Nicknames

ShifiShira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shiphrah mean?

Shiphrah is Hebrew for 'beauty; to be fair.' In Exodus she is a midwife who defied Pharaoh and spared the Hebrew baby boys.

How do you pronounce Shiphrah?

It's said SHIF-rah /ˈʃɪf.rɑː/ — 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shiphrah a boy or girl name?

Shiphrah is a girl's name.

How popular is Shiphrah?

Shiphrah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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