Bible Dictionary

Sapphira

The name Sapphira means “that relates or tells”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Beautiful, the wife of Ananias (q.v.). She was a partner in his guilt and also in his punishment (Acts 5:1-11).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

sa-fi'-ra (shappira'; Aramaic for either "beautiful" or "sapphire"; Sappheira): Wife of Ananias (Ac 5:1-10).

See ANANIAS, (1).