Tzion

צִיוֹן

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

• Tzion is the original Hebrew form of Zion, a word that has served for thousands of years as the poetic name for Jerusalem and, by extension, the Jewish homeland itself. It appears throughout the Psalms, the prophets, and the prayers that Jews have recited daily for millennia, expressing a longing for return and a deep sense of belonging. Few names carry this much collective memory in just two syllables.

  Forget the anglicized Zion — the original Hebrew pronunciation hits differently, feeling more intimate and authentic. It sparks immediate recognition in Jewish communities while carrying a sense of deep pride and purpose. Choosing Tzion is one of the most powerful statements of Jewish identity a parent can make, and it sounds as contemporary as it does ancient.

• Alternate Spellings: Tziyon, Tsion, Tsiyon
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Galya
  ,
  Nili
  ,
  Amiad
  ,
  Harel
• Theme: Israel