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Ben-Tzion is a compound Hebrew name that combines the word 'ben' (son) with 'Tzion' (Zion), creating a powerful expression of national and spiritual identity. Zion is one of the most ancient and revered names for Jerusalem and the Land of Israel as a whole, and the name Ben-Tzion expresses a direct and profound connection to the homeland, the Jewish people, and the cultural heritage. The name first appears in the Mishnah tractate Eduyot, where a Tanna (Mishnaic sage) named Ben Tzion is mentioned as a contemporary of Rabbi Akiva. The name gained renewed popularity during the era of national revival and the Zionist movement in the 19th and 20th centuries. The literal meaning of the name is 'son of Zion' or 'native of Zion', where Zion symbolizes not only the city of Jerusalem but the entire Jewish people, the Land of Israel, and the spiritual and cultural bond between the nation and its homeland. In biblical times, Zion was the fortress conquered by King David and became the heart of Jerusalem, and since then it has become a central metaphor in Jewish literature, poetry, and prayer. The prophets used the word 'Zion' as a symbol of redemption, return to the land, and renewal of Jewish sovereignty. The name Ben-Tzion thus expresses not only geographical belonging but also spiritual and national identity, reflecting hope for return to Zion and its rebuilding. In modern times, the name Ben-Tzion became a symbol of the Zionist movement and Jewish national revival. Parents who chose this name for their children expressed their aspiration for return to the Land of Israel, their faith in national redemption, and their deep connection to Jewish heritage. The name carries a heavy emotional and ideological weight, reflecting a worldview in which the bond to the land and people is an inseparable part of personal identity. Today, Ben-Tzion is considered a traditional and classic name, carrying values of love for the land, tradition, rootedness, and national commitment. It is suitable for parents seeking to give their child a name with deep historical and national significance, a name that bridges the glorious past with the hoped-for future.

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Psalms 132:13 - For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His habitation

In Kabbalah, Zion symbolizes the spiritual center point of the world, the place where the Divine Presence dwells and from which divine light flows to the entire world. The name Ben-Tzion expresses a connection to this point of holiness and spiritual centrality, indicating a soul that aspires to approach the source of light. It symbolizes the connection between the earthly and spiritual dimensions, between the national and universal.

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Benzion Netanyahu (historian and professor) | Ben-Zion Shneor (poet and writer) | Ben-Zion Dinur (historian and statesman, third Minister of Education) | Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel (Chief Rabbi of Israel)

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