How to Write Shifra in Hebrew?

Shiphrah (more commonly spelled "Shifra") was one of the two Hebrew midwives (Shiphrah and Puah) who delivered the children of the Israelites during the Egyptian servitude. The Torah chronicles (Ex. 1:15–21) that they disobeyed Pharaoh's command and did not kill the Israelite male newborns.

What does Shifra mean in Hebrew?

sh(if)-ra. Origin:Hebrew. Popularity:7591. Meaning:lovely.

What nationality is the name Shifra?

She's right, of course — Shifra, which means beautiful, is a common name in the Orthodox Jewish world, as the name belongs to a Jewish hero.