Shifra
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Shifra
Shifra derives from Hebrew "shafar" (to be pleasing/beautiful), meaning "beautiful" or "improved." Shifra was one of the two midwives named in the Book of Exodus who defied Pharaoh's order to kill Hebrew infant boys.
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Etymology
Hebrew female given name
Shifra currently ranks #2,580 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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