February 06, 2004

Zipporah

I didn't think I'd ever meet an Iranian named after Moses' wife Zipporah (although she spells it differently). But then again, I recently met a Marine named Tehran. You figure.

Posted by Pedram at February 6, 2004 11:00 PM
Comments

While many non-Jew Iranians (many Muslims) have a name after Moses (or Mousa in persian), it shouldn't be surprizing to see someone's name after Moses' wife.

Posted by: Faramin at February 7, 2004 05:59 AM

Isn't Deborah, or Debra another variation of the same name?

Posted by: winterwife at February 7, 2004 07:34 AM

What about Safoura? Is it another version of Zipporah?

Posted by: The Other at February 7, 2004 07:37 AM

my name is Zipporah and I am from Kentucky

Posted by: Zipporah at April 14, 2004 03:33 PM