Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. SAF-ie-ər  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the name of the gemstone, typically blue, which is the traditional birthstone of September. It is derived from Greek σάπφειρος (sappheiros), ultimately from the Hebrew word סַפִּיר (sappir).

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesSapphira(Biblical) Sappheire(Biblical Greek) Saffira(Biblical Latin) Safira(Esperanto)

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Entry updated April 5, 2022