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ציפה


Meaning of the name ציפה

Tzipa is an ancient and unique Hebrew feminine name that carries profound meaning of anticipation, hope, and forward vision. The name derives from the root tz.p.h, which expresses the action of looking, watching, and expecting. In Hebrew culture, anticipation is not merely passive waiting, but an active state of mind characterized by hope, faith, and optimism toward the future. The name Tzipa represents a woman with penetrating vision, capable of seeing beyond the present and believing in the good that is yet to come. It is a name that conveys spiritual strength, patience, and faith in divine providence. In Jewish sources, anticipation is considered one of the most important virtues. The phrase "awaiting salvation" is a central expression in Jewish prayer and faith, and the name Tzipa embodies this essence. Women named Tzipa are often perceived as possessing qualities of optimism, mental fortitude, and the ability to wait patiently for better times. The name carries a character of quiet wisdom, of one who knows that everything has its time and that patience and faith will bear fruit. During difficult periods in Jewish history, this name was given to infants as an expression of hope and faith that redemption would come, that circumstances would improve, and that the future would bring blessing. Tzipa is also a name that appears in biblical and Talmudic contexts, carrying with it a tradition spanning generations. In Hasidic and Kabbalistic literature, the anticipation of redemption is a central value, and the name Tzipa expresses the deep yearning for spiritual wholeness and world repair. Women named Tzipa are sometimes described as those who maintain hope even in the most difficult situations, capable of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and providing hope to others as well. This is a name of inner strength, of faith that does not collapse, and of the ability to look forward with confidence. The name Tzipa is a wonderful choice for parents seeking to give their daughter a name that conveys optimism, spiritual strength, and faith in goodness.

The name ציפה with vowels

צִיפָּה

The name ציפה in English

Tzipa | Tzippa | Zipa | Zippa

ציפה is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name ציפה considered international

No

Origin of the name ציפה from the Bible

Exodus 18:2 - And Zipporah his wife came forth, and her two sons

Origin of the name ציפה from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Tzipa represents the power of anticipation and spiritual hope. The root tz.p.h is connected to the Sefirah of Tiferet, which balances Chesed and Gevurah, expressing the ability to look forward with faith and confidence. The name carries energy of holy patience and prophetic vision.

Gematria value for the name ציפה

185

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90

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10

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80

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5

ה

Numerology value for the name ציפה

5

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90

צ

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10

י

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80

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5

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185

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1

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8

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5

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14

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1

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4

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5

Famous people named ציפה

Tzipa Porat - Israeli journalist and television presenter | Tzipa Kampinsky - Zionist activist and educator

Names similar to ציפה

Total times the name ציפה was registered

100 times

Graph of the name ציפה

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022

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