Tsvi

צְבִי

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Modern Hebrew
• Meaning: gazelle

• Tsvi means "gazelle" in Hebrew, conjuring images of grace, speed, and the wild beauty of the biblical landscape. In Ashkenazi tradition, it was commonly paired with the Yiddish name Hirsh, meaning "deer," as part of the practice of giving children both a Hebrew and Yiddish name. That dual heritage gives Tsvi a wonderful depth, connecting it to both the natural world and centuries of Jewish naming customs.

  Short, strong Hebrew names that need no embellishment are enjoying renewed interest, and this one leads the herd. Its animal imagery gives it an organic grace that feels very current alongside the rise of nature-inspired naming. The built-in nod to Ashkenazi tradition makes it a particularly meaningful choice for families honoring European Jewish roots.

• Alternate Spellings: Tzvi, Zvi, Zevi, Tzevi
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Nechama
  ,
  Bracha
  ,
  Chaim
  ,
  Hillel
• Theme: animals