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Zion name meaning
Last Name
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in 2010
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in the U.S.
in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Zion mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Zion
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
59%
English
19%
African
14%
Jewish
5%
American
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- "One of the names of Jerusalem," said one Zion user from Israel.
- According to a user from Virginia, the United States, the name Zion is of Jewish origin and means "God's city".
- ZION is a Hebrew name that signifies "City of God," according to one Nigerian user.
- The name Zion, according to a user from the United Kingdom, is of Hebrew origin and means "God's lovely city."
- The word Zion is of Hebrew origin, according to a user from Illinois, and means "Zion is a placename in the Hebrew Bible used as a synonym for Jerusalem."
- According to an Indian contribution, the name Zion is of American origin and means "God's mountain."
- Zion, according to a user from Louisiana, U.S., means "The Heavenly Jerusalem" in Hebrew, according to the user.
- According to a proposal from the United Kingdom, the name Zion is of Jewish origin and signifies "THE NEW JERUSALEM.".
- A submission from the United States says the name Zion means "Heaven On Earth;".
- A submission from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Zion means "Gift of the father of earth".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Zi"on
Senses
- [Jewish Antiq] A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
- Hence, the theocracy, or church of God.
- The heavenly Jerusalem; heaven.
Etymology: Heb. tsīyōn, originally, a hill
Other Dictionary Sources
- An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
- Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
- Originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem ("the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'")
Wiktionary
From Hebrew ציון (tsiyón)
- A mountain in Israel on which Jerusalem is built.
- Jerusalem.
- (by extension) The whole nation of Israel.
- A male given name from Hebrew of modern usage.
- A female given name
Notable Persons Named Zion
Notable Persons Named Zion
Zion Golan
Zion Golan is a singing. He plays Drum machine, Electronic keyboard, and Music sequencer. Zion was born on October 6th, 1955.
Zion Levy
Zion was born on September 8th, 1922 in Jerusalem. He passed away on November 23rd, 2008.
Zion McKinney
Zion was born on February 10th, 1958 in Pickens, South Carolina.
Zion Tzemah
Zion Tzemah is a soccer player for the Hapoel Acre F.C., Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C., Sektzia Nes Tziona F.C., Hapoel Ramat Gan Givatayim F.C., Maccabi Petah Tikva F.C., F.C. Ironi Ashdod, Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan F.C., Enosis Neon Paralimni FC, Israel national under-17 football team, and Israel national. Zion was born on January 19th, 1990 in Kiryat Ono. Zion is also known as ציון צמח (Hebrew).
Zion Pinyan
Zion was born in 1951 in Morocco.
Zion Merili
Zion Merili is a soccer player for the Hapoel Jerusalem F.C., Maccabi Haifa F.C., and Israel national football team. Zion was born on February 11th, 1957 in Jerusalem.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Zion
Notable Persons With the Last Name Zion
Daniel Zion
Daniel was born in 1881 in Thessaloniki. He breathed his last breath in 1976.
Sidney Zion
Sidney was born in 1933. He left this life in 2009.
Roger H. Zion
He was most prominent from 1967 to 1975. Roger was born on September 17th, 1921 in Escanaba, Michigan.
William F. Zion
His military service ended in 1904. William was born on October 23rd, 1872 in Knightstown, Indiana. He died on March 25th, 1919.
Naor Zion
Naor Zion is a comedian, actor, writer, and director. He was most prominent from 1993 to 1993. Naor was born on February 10th, 1973 in Ramat HaSharon.
Jonathan Zion
Jonathan Zion is a hockey player for the Allen Americans in the Central Hockey League. His most notable accomplishments were from 2002 to present. Jonathan was born on May 21st, 1981 in Nepean, Ontario.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Zion | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 89.83% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.40% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.68% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.20% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 1.90% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Zion
People with the last name Zion are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Zion
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