ציון

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Hebrew

Etymology

Biblical reference to a major elevated land figure in Jerusalem. Multiple theories exist as to the etymological origin of the term, theorized roots include ציה, צון, צוה, and צהה. Attested to in Aramaic צהיון and Classical Syriac ܨܸܗܝܘܿܢ (ṣehyōn) — sometimes considered the older form by historians. More at Zion.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

צִיּוֹן • (tsiyón) f

  1. Zion, Jerusalem

Derived terms

Descendants

Proper noun

צִיּוֹן • (tsiyón) m

  1. a male given name

Noun

צִיּוּן • (tsiyún) m (plural indefinite צִיּוּנִים)

  1. landmark
  2. note
  3. marking
  4. A grade, a mark: a measure of a student's performance.

Yiddish

Etymology

From Hebrew צִיּוֹן (tsiyón, “Zion”).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

ציון • (tsien) ?

  1. Zion (Israel)
  2. Zion (Jerusalem)

Derived terms

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