Nitzan: meaning of the Hebrew name
נִצָּן
Pronounced nee-TSAN
Meaning of Nitzan
A nitzan is a flower bud, not yet opened. From the Song of Songs verse "the flowers appear on the earth," it is a name of spring and renewal, for boys and girls.
The flowers appear on the earth; The time of singing is come, And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;
הַנִּצָּנִים נִרְאוּ בָאָרֶץ עֵת הַזָּמִיר הִגִּיעַ וְקוֹל הַתּוֹר נִשְׁמַע בְּאַרְצֵנוּ׃
Nitzan in Hebrew
Nitzan is written ניצן in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִצָּן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- יYod
- צTsadi
- נNun
Gematria value: 200 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Tsadi 90 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningblossom
- Pronunciationnee-TSAN
- Hebrewניצן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Nitzan ranked #147 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (91 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #133, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 147 | 91 |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | 146 | 87 |
| 2015 | 133 | 97 |
| 2014 | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Nitzan
What does the name Nitzan mean?
A nitzan is a flower bud, not yet opened. From the Song of Songs verse "the flowers appear on the earth," it is a name of spring and renewal, for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Nitzan?
Nitzan is pronounced nee-TSAN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nitzan in Hebrew?
Nitzan is written ניצן in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִצָּן).
Is Nitzan a biblical name?
Yes. Nitzan appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Song of Songs 2:12.
How popular is the name Nitzan in Israel?
In 2024, Nitzan ranked #147 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (91 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #133, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Nitzan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ניצן adds up to 200 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Tsadi 90 + Nun 50).
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