Sapphira

  • [ sə-FIE-rə (English) ]
  • Biblical
From the Greek name Σαπφειρη (Sappheire), which was from Greek σαπφειρος (sappheiros) meaning "sapphire" or "lapis lazuli" (ultimately derived from the Hebrew word סַפִּיר (sappir)). Sapphira is a character in Acts in the New Testament who is killed by God for lying.

EQUIVALENTS
BIBLICAL GREEK: Sappheire
BIBLICAL LATIN: Saffira
ENGLISH: Sapphire
ESPERANTO: Safira
OTHER FORMS
ANCIENT GREEK: Sappho