Tsion

Q: What is the origin of Tsion?

Tsion is of Ethiopian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Tsion a girl name?

Tsion is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Zion"

Tsion is a common Ethiopian form of Zion, referring to the biblical place name associated with Jerusalem.

Themes:ethiopianbiblicalplace

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Tsion

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#9476Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Tsion did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Tsion Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Tsion.

8 ideas

tsiy

Nickname

tsio

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tsie

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tso

Nickname

sion

Nickname

iony

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Tsion mean?

Tsion means "Zion". Tsion is a common Ethiopian form of Zion, referring to the biblical place name associated with Jerusalem.

What is the origin of Tsion?

Tsion is of Ethiopian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Tsion?

According to the latest SSA data, Tsion is currently ranked #9476 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Tsion a girl name?

Tsion is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Tsion?

Popular nicknames for Tsion include tsiy, tsio, tsie, tso, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Tsion?

There are many names similar to Tsion in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginEthiopian, Hebrew

Syllables1

Length5 letters

US Rank#9476

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withT

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Amanuel Addis Biruk Bruk Dawit

Sisters

Arsema Addis Emnet Feven Haile

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