Mizpah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mizpah

What is the meaning of the name Mizpah ?

The baby name Mizpah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪz.pə/ (MIZ-pah).

Mizpah is Hebrew in Origin.

From the Hebrew mitzpah/mizpeh (מצפה), Mizpah means “watchtower” or “lookout,” derived from the root ts-f-h “to watch.” In Scripture the term names several high places of assembly and defense, notably in Gilead and in Benjamin near Jerusalem, and it came to symbolize vigilant protection.

The verse linked to the Jacob–Laban covenant (Genesis 31:49) popularized the benediction “May the Lord watch between me and thee,” inspiring a late‑Victorian and Edwardian craze for “Mizpah” tokens and, in turn, occasional use of Mizpah as a given name in English-speaking countries - typically feminine but sometimes unisex. Usage remains rare, favored in devout Christian circles and by parents drawn to Old Testament place‑names. Variant spellings include Mizpeh, Mitzpah, and Mitzpeh; related modern Hebrew toponyms use Mitzpe. Nicknames such as Miz or Mizzy appear. The name conveys themes of covenant, guardianship, and steadfast watchfulness.

⚙ Mizpah is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Mizpah appears only 35 times in total — found in 14 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.