Tzvi

Boy's name

Tzvi is a Hebrew name meaning "deer" or "gazelle." It is derived from the Hebrew word for deer, symbolizing grace, beauty, and swiftness.

Meaning Deer
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 178 Rising
Peak year 2021

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Tzvi Hirsh Kalischer - Rabbi, Zionist thinker, and writer.
  • Tzvi Misinai - Israeli politician and activist.
  • Tzvi Tzur - Israeli playwright and theater director.
  • Tzvi Avni - Israeli composer and music educator.
  • Tzvi Fishman - American-Israeli author and filmmaker.
  • Tzvi Yehuda Kook - Rabbi and leader of religious Zionism.
  • Tzvi Magen - Israeli painter and sculptor.
  • Tzvi Hersh Weinreb - Rabbi and Jewish communal leader.
  • Tzvi Tal - Israeli military officer and defense industry executive.
  • Tzvi Shissel - Israeli basketball player and coach.

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