Tzur: meaning of the Hebrew name
צוּר
Pronounced TSOOR
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Tzur
Tzur means a firm, solid rock. In the Bible it is also a name for God, as in "the Rock of Israel and its Redeemer." A boy's name that speaks of stability, resilience and faith.
Tzur in Hebrew
Tzur is written צור in Hebrew (with vowel points: צוּר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- צTsadi
- וVav
- רResh
Gematria value: 296 (Tsadi 90 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningrock
- PronunciationTSOOR
- Hebrewצור
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Tzur 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 Tzur
What does the name Tzur mean?
Tzur means a firm, solid rock. In the Bible it is also a name for God, as in "the Rock of Israel and its Redeemer." A boy's name that speaks of stability, resilience and faith.
How do you pronounce Tzur?
Tzur is pronounced TSOOR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tzur in Hebrew?
Tzur is written צור in Hebrew (with vowel points: צוּר).
What is the gematria of Tzur?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling צור adds up to 296 (Tsadi 90 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).
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