Tzion: meaning of the Hebrew name
צִיּוֹן
Pronounced tsee-YON
Meaning of Tzion
Tzion is a biblical name for Jerusalem; the fortress of Zion is the City of David. A traditional boy's name that expresses longing and love for Jerusalem and the Land of Israel.
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
וַיִּלְכֹּד דָּוִד אֵת מְצֻדַת צִיּוֹן הִיא עִיר דָּוִד׃
Tzion in Hebrew
Tzion is written ציון in Hebrew (with vowel points: צִיּוֹן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- צTsadi
- יYod
- וVav
- נNun
Gematria value: 156 (Tsadi 90 + Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningZion
- Pronunciationtsee-YON
- Hebrewציון
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Tzion 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 Tzion
What does the name Tzion mean?
Tzion is a biblical name for Jerusalem; the fortress of Zion is the City of David. A traditional boy's name that expresses longing and love for Jerusalem and the Land of Israel.
How do you pronounce Tzion?
Tzion is pronounced tsee-YON in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tzion in Hebrew?
Tzion is written ציון in Hebrew (with vowel points: צִיּוֹן).
Is Tzion a biblical name?
Yes. Tzion appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 2 Samuel 5:7.
What is the gematria of Tzion?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ציון adds up to 156 (Tsadi 90 + Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Nun 50).
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