Tzofia: meaning of the Hebrew name
צוֹפִיָּה
Pronounced tso-fee-YAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Tzofia
From tsfiya, watching: one who looks far ahead and sees what is coming. It echoes the praise of the woman of valor in Proverbs: "she looks well to the ways of her household."
Tzofia in Hebrew
Tzofia is written צופיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: צוֹפִיָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- צTsadi
- וVav
- פPe
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 191 (Tsadi 90 + Vav 6 + Pe 80 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningwatchful
- Pronunciationtso-fee-YAH
- Hebrewצופיה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Tzofia last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2023, at #143 (97 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #138, in 2018.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | 143 | 97 |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | 138 | 102 |
| 2017 | 142 | 95 |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | 146 | 86 |
| 2014 | 144 | 84 |
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 Tzofia
What does the name Tzofia mean?
From tsfiya, watching: one who looks far ahead and sees what is coming. It echoes the praise of the woman of valor in Proverbs: "she looks well to the ways of her household."
How do you pronounce Tzofia?
Tzofia is pronounced tso-fee-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tzofia in Hebrew?
Tzofia is written צופיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: צוֹפִיָּה).
How popular is the name Tzofia in Israel?
Tzofia last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2023, at #143 (97 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #138, in 2018. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Tzofia?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling צופיה adds up to 191 (Tsadi 90 + Vav 6 + Pe 80 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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