Zion name meaning
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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.
How do I pronounce Zion?
One syllabled Zion is most commonly pronounced as zion.
Variants of Zion
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 ZionHow 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.
Year | Boys | Girls | ||
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Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
2018 | 183 | 2153 | 1038 | 246 |
2017 | 199 | 1956 | 925 | 284 |
2016 | 212 | 1828 | 923 | 295 |
2015 | 227 | 1677 | 895 | 307 |
2014 | 254 | 1479 | 908 | 297 |
Facts
Zion in Nordic countries
Countries | Men | Women | ||
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First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
177 | 142 | 15 | 10 | |
47 | 8 | 30 | 0 |
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"
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
Lists having Zion
- Biblical Baby Names
- Boys names beginning with Z
- Girls names beginning with Z
- English Baby Names
- Hebrew Baby Names
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- Popular English Boy Names
- Boy names that ends with -ion
- Baby Names that mean Sign
- Baby Names that mean Sunny
- Baby Names that mean Place
- Baby Names that mean Homeland
- Baby Names that mean Heaven
- Baby Names that mean Hill
- Baby Names that mean Jesus
- Baby Names that mean Live