Is Sapphira usable …

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Dazedandbemused0 · 20/05/2023 09:56

… considering the unfortunate biblical link? (Sapphira and her husband were struck down by God for lying about money.) We are Christians if it’s relevant so not sure if that makes it worse 🤦‍♀️ Just such a beautiful sounding name with an otherwise nice meaning.

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CindersAgain · 20/05/2023 10:13

Oh googling says Saff eye ra

CindersAgain · 20/05/2023 10:12

How do you pronounce it,

Sap fira
Sapp ira
Saf ira- if this then I hear car.

thesnailandthewhale · 20/05/2023 10:11

To me it sounds like Zafira (Vauxhall), sorry

user1492757084 · 20/05/2023 10:09

If you like it,use it.
The biblical history is just about one Sapphira.
There are bound to be many other Sapphiras who were not liers.

LubaLuca · 20/05/2023 10:00

I think the vast majority of people won't know about such minor characters in the bible. I've never heard this story, and I went to a church school and am quite old so have had lots of time to learn things.

I don't like the name, it's too fussy for my tastes, but that's not the point.

Luredbyapomegranate · 20/05/2023 10:00

I’d associate it with Sapphire personally, and I think most people would, so I wouldn’t worry about it

LolaSmiles · 20/05/2023 09:57

It's not a name I would choose, but considering many other popular biblical names are also people who were far from perfect I wouldn't let that story put you off if you like the name.

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