Tzvi: meaning of the Hebrew name
צְבִי
Pronounced TSVEE
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #54 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Tzvi
Tzvi is the gazelle, a graceful and swift wild animal and a symbol of beauty and agility. It is also a name for the Land of Israel, "the land of the gazelle".
Tzvi in Hebrew
Tzvi is written צבי in Hebrew (with vowel points: צְבִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- צTsadi
- בBet
- יYod
Gematria value: 102 (Tsadi 90 + Bet 2 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninggazelle
- PronunciationTSVEE
- Hebrewצבי
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Tzvi ranked #54 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (320 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54 | 320 |
| 2023 | 60 | 285 |
| 2022 | 64 | 284 |
| 2021 | 60 | 289 |
| 2020 | 65 | 259 |
| 2019 | 68 | 255 |
| 2018 | 62 | 306 |
| 2017 | 70 | 250 |
| 2016 | 81 | 229 |
| 2015 | 87 | 207 |
| 2014 | 83 | 218 |
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 Tzvi
What does the name Tzvi mean?
Tzvi is the gazelle, a graceful and swift wild animal and a symbol of beauty and agility. It is also a name for the Land of Israel, "the land of the gazelle".
How do you pronounce Tzvi?
Tzvi is pronounced TSVEE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tzvi in Hebrew?
Tzvi is written צבי in Hebrew (with vowel points: צְבִי).
How popular is the name Tzvi in Israel?
In 2024, Tzvi ranked #54 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (320 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Tzvi?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling צבי adds up to 102 (Tsadi 90 + Bet 2 + Yod 10).
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