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Zilpah

Girl

זלפה

Pronunciation: ZIL-pah

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Name Bearers

Rare

Popularity

157

Gematria

6

Numerology

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Name Meaning

Zilpah is thought to mean "a trickling" or "frailty," carrying the cultural weight of a matriarchal figure. She is revered as a dedicated mother whose children helped form the foundations of the nation of Israel.

Biblical Meaning

Zilpah was the handmaid of Leah and became the fourth wife of the patriarch Jacob. She was the biological mother of two of the twelve tribes of Israel: Gad and Asher.

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Popularity Over Time
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Personality Traits
Resilient
Nurturing
Humble
Steadfast
Faithful
Devoted
Famous People
  • Zilpah Grant (Pioneering American educator)
  • Zilpah Keatley Snyder (Acclaimed children's author)
  • Zilpah P. Quackenbush (19th-century public figure)
Name Origin

An ancient Hebrew name derived from a root meaning to drop or trickle, likely referring to moisture or a gentle flow.

🔢 Numerology
The numerological value and meaning of this name
6

Love & Responsibility

Represents compassion, family, and care. People with this number are nurturing and devoted.

✨ Gematria
Numerical value of the Hebrew letters in this name
157

Total Gematria Value

Each Hebrew letter has a numeric value; the sum is the gematria of the name

Gematria of זלפה:

Each Hebrew letter has a numeric value:

א=1, ב=2, ג=3ד=4, ה=5, ו=6ז=7, ח=8, ט=9י=10, כ=20, ל=30מ=40, נ=50, ס=60ע=70, פ=80, צ=90ק=100, ר=200, ש=300ת=400

Core digit (reduced):

4

Stability & Foundation

Represents order, structure, and hard work. People with this number are reliable and practical.

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