Zion
Zion is a baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning Highest point; a holy place.
What Zion means
Highest point; a holy place.
Zion is short — 4 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.
Where Zion comes from
Hebrew names are frequently built as short phrases rather than single words, and many are theophoric — they contain a name of God as one element. This is why so many carry a full sentence of meaning.
Zion is recorded as Hebrew in origin. Browse other Hebrew names.
How popular is Zion?
Zion does not currently chart in the top 100 baby names. Rankings move constantly, and names can spend decades out of the lists before returning — so this says more about the present moment than about the name itself.
The character of Zion
Zion spans faith and Earth, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.
Names like Zion
These share Zion's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Salem — Peace.
- Zeke — God strengthens.
- Aaron — High mountain; exalted.
- Abraham — Father of multitudes.
- Abram — Exalted father.
- Adam — Man; of the earth.
- Briella — God is my strength.
- Cohen — Priest.
- Eli — Ascended; my God.
- Elizabeth — Pledged to God; God is my oath.
- Elliana — God has answered me.
- Enoch — Dedicated and devoted.