Tzach: meaning of the Hebrew name
צַח
Pronounced TSAKH
Meaning of Tzach
Tzach means clear, clean and gleaming, as in the verse from the Song of Songs "my beloved is radiant and ruddy".
My beloved is white and ruddy, Pre-eminent above ten thousand.
דּוֹדִי צַח וְאָדוֹם דָּגוּל מֵרְבָבָה׃
Tzach in Hebrew
Tzach is written צח in Hebrew (with vowel points: צַח). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- צTsadi
- חHet
Gematria value: 98 (Tsadi 90 + Het 8)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpure and bright
- PronunciationTSAKH
- Hebrewצח
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Tzach was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Tzach
What does the name Tzach mean?
Tzach means clear, clean and gleaming, as in the verse from the Song of Songs "my beloved is radiant and ruddy".
How do you pronounce Tzach?
Tzach is pronounced TSAKH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tzach in Hebrew?
Tzach is written צח in Hebrew (with vowel points: צַח).
Is Tzach a biblical name?
Yes. Tzach appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Song of Songs 5:10.
What is the gematria of Tzach?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling צח adds up to 98 (Tsadi 90 + Het 8).
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