The name Sapphira is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "sapphire". Sapphira and is often added to lists like Bible Names for Girls and discussed in our forums with posts like "A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia".
From the experts:
Sapphira is a lovely name which unfortunately has an unsavory Biblical history. The New Testament Sapphira was killed by God for lying about a tax payment.
There's a Willa Cather novel called Sapphira and the Slave Girl, and in the book Eragon, it's the name of a dragon.
Sapphire, anyone?
Find other names based on Sapphira using our baby name generator.
Daily Delivery
Exclusive Nameberry picks, direct to you.