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Tzivia
Pronounced TSIV-yah /ˈtsɪv.jɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew Tzivya, 'a gazelle, a female deer' (a creature of grace and beauty)Medium
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History & Origin
Tzivia comes from Hebrew Tzivya, 'a gazelle, a female deer' (a symbol of grace, gentleness, and beauty; the biblical Zibiah was the mother of King Joash). A graceful, soft, traditional Jewish girls' name (said 'TSIV-yah'; nickname Tzivi).
In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, a-gazelle at the root, and graceful.
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What does the name Tzivia mean?
Tzivia is Hebrew for 'a gazelle, a female deer'.
How do you pronounce Tzivia?
It's said TSIV-yah /ˈtsɪv.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the Tz a 'ts').
Is Tzivia a boy or girl name?
Tzivia is a girl's name.
How popular is Tzivia?
Tzivia is a rare name in the U.S.