Zyon
Hebrew · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Zyon
Zyon is a modern English name derived from Zion, which comes from Hebrew צִיּוֹן (Tziyyon), meaning "the highest point" or referring to the mountain in Jerusalem and, by extension, a place of spiritual refuge or the promised land.
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Etymology
Zyon is a modern English name derived from Zion, which comes from Hebrew צִיּוֹן (Tziyyon), meaning "the highest point" or referring to the mountain in Jerusalem and, by extension, a place of spiritual refuge or the promised land. The name is primarily used in African American communities and contemporary Western cultures, gaining popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating variations on biblical and place names.
Zyon currently ranks #947 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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