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Tsion

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Pronounced tsee-OHN /tsiˈoʊn/Medium

Meaning: An Amharic (Ethiopian) form of Zion — from the Hebrew Tsiyyon, 'Zion; a hill of Jerusalem; a holy place/refuge'; we note the sacred placeLow

In 30 seconds: Zion; a holy place: Tsion is Amharic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'tsee-OHN'). We note the sacred place.
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Origin LowEthiopian, Hebrew
MeaningAn Amharic (Ethiopian) form of Zion — from the Hebrew Tsiyyon, 'Zion; a hill of Jerusalem; a holy place/refuge'; we note the sacred place
U.S. rank (2025)#8317 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019982025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tsion is an Amharic (Ethiopian) form of Zion — from the Hebrew Tsiyyon, 'Zion; a hill of Jerusalem; a holy place/refuge' (we note the sacred place). A lyrical, classic name (said 'tsee-OHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, Zion at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zion is Hebrew for 'a hill of Jerusalem; a holy place' — Tsion is the Amharic (Ethiopian) form, lyrical and devotional (we note the sacred place; said 'tsee-OHN').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Tsion — Amharic form of Zion

Variations

ZionTseyonSion

Nicknames

Tsi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tsion mean?

Tsion is an Amharic form of Zion — Hebrew 'Zion; a holy place'. We note the sacred place.

How do you pronounce Tsion?

It's said tsee-OHN /tsiˈoʊn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tsion a boy or girl name?

Tsion is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Tsion?

Tsion is a very rare name in the U.S.

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