Seffora is a Latin form of the Hebrew name Zipporah. The name Zipporah derives from the Hebrew word tsippor, meaning "bird." In the Old Testament, Zipporah is the Midianite wife of Moses and the daughter of the priest Jethro (see Exodus 2:21). She appears in a notable episode where she circumcises her son to avert God's wrath (Exodus 4:24-26).Variants and Linguistic AdaptationsThe Latin Vulgate renders the Hebrew Tsippora as Seffora (alternatively Sephora), from which the English form Zipporah is also derived. The name appears in biblical manuscripts as Seffora in Latin, and this version has been used in Christian contexts, especially in Catholic regions. Related forms include Sepphora (Biblical Greek), Tzippora and Tzipora (modern Hebrew), Tziporah (variant spelling), and Séphora (French). The consistent meaning across adaptations remains tied to birds, symbolizing perhaps freedom or flight.Notable BearersThe most significant bearer is Zipporah, Moses' wife, described as brave and decisive in the circumcision incident. The name later appears infrequently outside the biblical text, though variant forms like Séphora have been used in French-speaking countries, sometimes in honorific contexts referencing the matriarchal figure. Due to its association with a non-Israelite woman in scripture, the name occasionally carries a connotation of multicultural ancestry or outsider status.Meaning: Bird (from Hebrew tsippor)Origin: Latin form of Hebrew ZipporahUsage: Primarily historical; found in Latin Bible Christian communitiesRelated Names: Zipporah, Sepphora, Tzippora, Séphora, Tzipora, Tziporah