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Tzeitel
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Pronounced TSY-tul /ˈtsaɪ.təl/Medium
Meaning: A Yiddish pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'princess; noblewoman'). Tzeitel is the eldest daughter in Fiddler on the Roof — noted honestly. A warm, traditional name.Low
In 30 seconds: A warm traditional name: Tzeitel is a Yiddish form of Sarah (said 'TSY-tul'). Familiar from Fiddler on the Roof.
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Origin MediumYiddish
MeaningA Yiddish pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'princess; noblewoman'). Tzeitel is the eldest daughter in Fiddler on the Roof — noted honestly. A warm, traditional name.
History & Origin
Tzeitel is a Yiddish form of Sarah, familiar to many as the eldest daughter in Fiddler on the Roof. Warm and traditional, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'TSY-tul').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, warm, and traditional.
Did you know? Tzeitel is a Yiddish pet form of Sarah ('princess'); many know it as the eldest daughter in Fiddler on the Roof — a warm, traditional name (said 'TSY-tul').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Tzeitel — Yiddish form of Sarah
Variations
TzeitlZeitelTsaytl
Nicknames
TzeiTzitzi
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Tzeitel mean?
Tzeitel is a Yiddish form of Sarah, familiar from Fiddler on the Roof.
How do you pronounce Tzeitel?
It's said TSY-tul /ˈtsaɪ.təl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Tzeitel a boy or girl name?
Tzeitel is a girl's name.
How popular is Tzeitel?
Tzeitel is an extremely rare name in the U.S.