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ציונה


Meaning of the name ציונה

Tziona is a deeply meaningful Hebrew feminine name carrying profound historical and national significance, representing the feminine form of the word 'Zion'. Zion is one of the most ancient and central designations for Jerusalem and the Land of Israel as a whole, with roots deeply embedded in biblical sources and Jewish culture. The name first appears in the Bible as a reference to Mount Zion, one of Jerusalem's hills, and from there expanded to symbolize the entire holy city and the land in its entirety. Throughout the generations, Zion became a symbol of longing, hope, and aspiration for return to the ancestral homeland, and the name Tziona carries all of this emotional and spiritual weight. The name Tziona gained special popularity during the Hebrew language revival and the early Zionist movement, when many parents chose to give their daughters names expressing the deep connection to the Land of Israel and national aspirations. The name symbolizes not just a geographical location, but also a spiritual and national idea - the vision of the Jewish people returning to their historical homeland. Women named Tziona carry with them a heritage of connection to roots, national pride, and a sense of historical mission. The name indicates a family with historical awareness and value-based commitment to the people and the land. In modern Israeli culture, the name Tziona is perceived as traditional and classic, conveying warmth, depth, and authenticity. While less common among younger generations, it remains preserved in many families as a name passed down through generations, honoring grandmothers and aunts. The name carries the collective memory of the Jewish people, the inseparable connection to Jerusalem and the Land of Israel, and deep national sentiment. Women named Tziona are often described as having strong character, deep commitment to values, and a powerful sense of belonging to family and community. The name also expresses hope and renewal - the hope for redemption and the renewed building of the nation in its land.

The name ציונה with vowels

צִיּוֹנָה

The name ציונה in English

Tziona | Ziona | Tsiona

ציונה is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name ציונה considered international

No

Origin of the name ציונה from the Bible

Isaiah 42:10 and 51:3 - Sing unto the Lord a new song, and His praise from the end of the earth... For the Lord shall comfort Zion: He will comfort all her waste places

Origin of the name ציונה from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, Zion symbolizes the central point of holiness in the world, the meeting place between heaven and earth. The name Tziona carries the spiritual energy of connection to the source, of aspiration to fulfill spiritual and national destiny. It represents the feminine principle of receiving and containing, of creating sacred space that enables redemption and renewal.

Gematria value for the name ציונה

161

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Numerology value for the name ציונה

8

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Famous people named ציונה

Tziona Tagger - veteran and beloved Israeli actress | Tziona Shamsi - educator and public activist | Tziona Luz - journalist and writer | Tziona Peled - pianist and music teacher

Total times the name ציונה was registered

1596 times

Graph of the name ציונה

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022