Tzfiya: meaning of the Hebrew name
צְפִיָּה
Pronounced tsfee-YA
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Tzfiya
From tzipiya and tatzpit, expectation and lookout: a gaze lifted forward in hope. Tzfiya expresses longing for the good that is yet to come.
Tzfiya in Hebrew
Tzfiya is written צפיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: צְפִיָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- צTsadi
- פPe
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 185 (Tsadi 90 + Pe 80 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninghopeful expectation
- Pronunciationtsfee-YA
- Hebrewצפיה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Tzfiya 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 Tzfiya
What does the name Tzfiya mean?
From tzipiya and tatzpit, expectation and lookout: a gaze lifted forward in hope. Tzfiya expresses longing for the good that is yet to come.
How do you pronounce Tzfiya?
Tzfiya is pronounced tsfee-YA in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tzfiya in Hebrew?
Tzfiya is written צפיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: צְפִיָּה).
What is the gematria of Tzfiya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling צפיה adds up to 185 (Tsadi 90 + Pe 80 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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