Shifra

beautiful, to improve

GenderGirlOriginHebrewSay itSHIF-rahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced SHIF-rah

About the name Shifra

Shifra means beautiful or to improve, named after one of the brave Hebrew midwives who defied Pharaoh. It's a strong, storied name.

Courageous and principled, she does what's right even when it's hard.

Fun fact

Shifra and Puah are honored as some of the first recorded civil disobedients.

Nicknames for Shifra

Shifi

Variations

ShifrahShiphrah

Sibling name ideas

← Back to all baby names