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Tziry

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Pronounced TSIH-ree /ˈtsɪ.ri/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish affectionate form in the Tzirel/Tziril family, used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities and often paired with or standing for Sarah ('princess; noblewoman'). The exact route of the pet form is not firmly documented.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Yiddish pet name: Tziry belongs to the Tzirel family, often linked with Sarah (said 'TSIH-ree'). Traditional and tender.
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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningA Yiddish affectionate form in the Tzirel/Tziril family, used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities and often paired with or standing for Sarah ('princess; noblewoman'). The exact route of the pet form is not firmly documented.
U.S. rank (2024)#15066 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820052024

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

Tziry is a Yiddish pet form of Tzirel (Tziril), a name well established in Ashkenazi Jewish tradition and frequently paired with the Hebrew Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman.' The precise route behind Tzirel is not firmly settled, which we note. In the U.S. it is used chiefly within Orthodox and Hasidic communities (said 'TSIH-ree').

It appears rarely overall, and mostly in Jewish communities. Rare, traditional, and affectionate.

Did you know? Tziry is a Yiddish endearment in the Tzirel family, long used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities and often carried alongside Sarah, 'princess' — a small, affectionate name with deep community roots (said 'TSIH-ree').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Tziry — Yiddish Tzirel family; Sarah association

Variations

TzirelTziriTzirl

Nicknames

TziZiry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tziry mean?

Tziry is a Yiddish pet form of Tzirel, a name often paired with the Hebrew Sarah, 'princess.' The exact route of Tzirel is not firmly settled, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tziry?

It's said TSIH-ree /ˈtsɪ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first, with a 'ts' at the start.

Is Tziry a boy or girl name?

Tziry is a girl's name.

How popular is Tziry?

Tziry is rare in the U.S. overall and used mainly within Jewish communities.

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