Zion name meaning

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Updated: March 16th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: Arabic, English, Hebrew, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: zion
Meaning: Sign, Sunny, Parched Place, Homeland, Heaven and The Hill Where Jesus Live
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What does Zion mean?

Zion is a Hebrew word meaning "holy place" or "highest point." It is often used as a Boy's name. The name Zion has Biblical roots and was first used in the Old Testament.

In modern times, it is often associated with the state of Israel.

Zion is a unique name that has been held by many famous people throughout history. Zion can be either a given name or a surname.

Some notable people with the name Zion include:

Zion Williamson, American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans; Zion Lee, South Korean actor and model

As you can see, there are many reasons why Zion is such a popular baby name choice.

It has a beautiful meaning, it's unique but not too out-there, and it has a strong connection to Judaism. If you're looking for a baby name that is both meaningful and stylish, Zion is definitely worth considering.

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How do I pronounce Zion?

One syllabled Zion is most commonly pronounced as zion.

Variants of Zion

Tzion, Tzionn

Nicknames for Zion

Though Zion itself is a short name but that doesn't mean that you cannot have nicknames. See the list below:

Names that rhyme with Zion

How popular is the name Zion?

a popular name in United States having over 34499 recievers in 75 years of usage. At present peaking at the charts, 2153 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 183rd position.

In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names 20 times A common name in England and Wales with over 1532 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

At present peaking at the charts, it ranked 295th when 165 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Zion is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 400 names.

Recently in 2019, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 355 on boy names chart when 45 babies were named Zion. Over 138 people have been named Zion in Netherlands. Zion is an uncommon baby name in France, its highest ever rank is 1491 (2018) in its 17 years run on France naming chart.

Over 161 people have been named Zion in France. In Belgium, it has been in use since 2000 and achieved its top ranking of 510 in 2000. There are over 161 babies that have been given the name Zion in Belgium.

Zion is a rare baby name in Ireland still in use today. Zion is a common name in Israel and Nigeria while somewhat familiar name in Ghana, Bangladesh, Philippines, Ivory Coast, Sri Lanka, India, Uganda and Zambia.

At least, 30000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
201818321531038246
20171991956925284
20162121828923295
20152271677895307
20142541479908297
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Facts

Zion in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands1771421510
Finland478300

What numbers say about Zion?

You are not stubborn but flexible and think outside the limits. Having letter I as your first vowel represents your elegance, impulsive attitude, big heart, and gentle soul. Open your mind to new opinion and widen your perspective. You can't imagine enjoying a normal life like many people do. You want to inspire people to do more in life and thrive to accomplish more. You often doubt your purpose, skills, and existence.

Looking for names similar to Zion? Please go through the following names

  •  Saqlain - Meaning of Saqlain is Two Worlds, World or Hereafter or As Allah Questions is used especially in Arabic and Hindi is a baby boy name
  •  Nyneishia commonly is used in Hindi, Sindhi and Tamil, meaning of Nyneishia is "Indian Princess" is a girl name
  •  Faatina - Faatina's meaning is Fascinating, Smart or Clever is notably used in Kannada, Hindi and Gujarati is used as a baby girl name
  •  Raffi - Odd boy name Raffi is primarily used in Arabic and English and originated from Arabic and Hebrew, Raffi means "Holding High"
  •  Sulaima - Unisex name Sulaima is used commonly in Arabic and Arabic, meaning of Sulaima is "Diminutive of Salma or Beloved"
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Middle names for Zion

Below are widely-accepted and adventuresome middle names we think go particularly well with Zion:

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Famous people named Zion

  • Zion Cohen, Israeli football striker
  • Zion I, American hip hop duo from Oakland, California
  • Zion & Lennox, reggaeton music duo from Carolina, Puerto Rico
  • Zion Golan, Israeli singer of Yemenite Jewish origin
  • Zion McKinney, former American football wide receiver
  • Zion Train, British dub ensemble that formed in Oxford, 1988

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