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Tzivy

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Pronounced TSIH-vee /ˈtsɪ.vi/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish pet form of Tzivia (Zivia), from the Hebrew tzvi, 'deer; gazelle.' Common in Ashkenazi Jewish communities; a warm, traditional short name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Yiddish pet name: Tzivy comes from Tzivia, 'deer; gazelle' (said 'TSIH-vee'). Traditional and rare.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningA Yiddish pet form of Tzivia (Zivia), from the Hebrew tzvi, 'deer; gazelle.' Common in Ashkenazi Jewish communities; a warm, traditional short name.
U.S. rank (2025)#8319 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520112025

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

Tzivy is a Yiddish diminutive of Tzivia (Zivia), from the Hebrew tzvi, 'deer; gazelle.' For girls it reads as a warm, heritage short name, common in Orthodox Jewish communities and rare more broadly (said 'TSIH-vee').

It appears only rarely in general U.S. data. Rare, warm, and traditional.

Did you know? Tzivy is a Yiddish pet form of Tzivia — from the Hebrew for 'deer; gazelle' — a affectionate, traditional name in Ashkenazi Jewish families (said 'TSIH-vee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Tzivy — Yiddish pet form of Tzivia; Hebrew tzvi 'deer'

Variations

TziviaZiviaTzivie

Nicknames

TziviVee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tzivy mean?

Tzivy is a Yiddish pet form of Tzivia, from the Hebrew for 'deer; gazelle.'

How do you pronounce Tzivy?

It's said TSIH-vee /ˈtsɪ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tzivy a boy or girl name?

Tzivy is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tzivy?

Tzivy is a rare name in general U.S. data.

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