Saphira

suh-FIE-ruh; suh-FEER-uh

English and Norman variation of Sapphira, Greek, Hebrew, literary

"lapis lazuli, sapphire"

Saphira Origin and Meaning

The name Saphira is a girl's name meaning "lapis lazuli, sapphire".

A gemstone name that doesn't sound as wordy as Sapphire or Lazuli do, this is a streamlined spelling of the Biblical name. It was also used in by Christopher Paolini in his dragon series, Eragon, though in this case, the pronunciation would be slightly different, a little more like Sophia or Sufiya, but still associated with the gemstone.

This spelling is currently favored in the US over the original Sapphira, while Sapphire is about twice as popular as both put together.

Popularity of the name Saphira

• 908 Unique 2023
• 446 Germany 2016

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The name Saphira in Pop Culture

• Saphira Bjartskular blue dragon in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini