Tzemach: meaning of the Hebrew name
צֶמַח
Pronounced TSEH-makh
Meaning of Tzemach
Tzemach means growth, sprouting and renewal. In the prophecy of Zechariah it appears as a title for the Messiah king: "a man whose name is Tzemach (the Branch)."
and speak unto him, saying: Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying: Behold, a man whose name is the Shoot, and who shall shoot up out of his place, and build the temple of the LORD;
וְאָמַרְתָּ אֵלָיו לֵאמֹר כֹּה אָמַר יְהֹוָה צְבָאוֹת לֵאמֹר הִנֵּה־אִישׁ צֶמַח שְׁמוֹ וּמִתַּחְתָּיו יִצְמָח וּבָנָה אֶת־הֵיכַל יְהֹוָה׃
Tzemach in Hebrew
Tzemach is written צמח in Hebrew (with vowel points: צֶמַח). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- צTsadi
- מMem
- חHet
Gematria value: 138 (Tsadi 90 + Mem 40 + Het 8)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsprout, growth
- PronunciationTSEH-makh
- Hebrewצמח
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Tzemach 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 Tzemach
What does the name Tzemach mean?
Tzemach means growth, sprouting and renewal. In the prophecy of Zechariah it appears as a title for the Messiah king: "a man whose name is Tzemach (the Branch)."
How do you pronounce Tzemach?
Tzemach is pronounced TSEH-makh in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tzemach in Hebrew?
Tzemach is written צמח in Hebrew (with vowel points: צֶמַח).
Is Tzemach a biblical name?
Yes. Tzemach appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Zechariah 6:12.
What is the gematria of Tzemach?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling צמח adds up to 138 (Tsadi 90 + Mem 40 + Het 8).
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