Tzili: meaning of the Hebrew name
צִילִי
Pronounced TSEE-lee
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Tzili
Tzili is a pet form of Tzila, from tzel, shade, meaning shelter and protection. It was common in Ashkenazi communities and is also used as an independent name in Israel.
Tzili in Hebrew
Tzili is written צילי in Hebrew (with vowel points: צִילִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- צTsadi
- יYod
- לLamed
- יYod
Gematria value: 140 (Tsadi 90 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningshade, shelter
- PronunciationTSEE-lee
- Hebrewצילי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Tzili 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 Tzili
What does the name Tzili mean?
Tzili is a pet form of Tzila, from tzel, shade, meaning shelter and protection. It was common in Ashkenazi communities and is also used as an independent name in Israel.
How do you pronounce Tzili?
Tzili is pronounced TSEE-lee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tzili in Hebrew?
Tzili is written צילי in Hebrew (with vowel points: צִילִי).
What is the gematria of Tzili?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling צילי adds up to 140 (Tsadi 90 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10).
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