Boy name
Sion name meaning
“Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem”
Sion is a masculine name commonly linked to Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem named in the Bible. It derives from the Hebrew place name Ṣiyyōn and also appears in the form Zion. The Hebrew name’s literal meaning is uncertain; the given name refers to the biblical place.
What does Sion mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sion
From the biblical place name Sion or Zion, deriving from Hebrew Ṣiyyōn. The literal meaning of the Hebrew name is uncertain.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Sion
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sion, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sion: Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
- Andrie: manly, courageous
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Meaning of each word
- Sion: Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem
- Jose: may God add
- Elian: associated with Aelius
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Sion Yonas
Meaning of each word
- Sion: Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem
- Yonas: a dove
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Meaning of each word
- Jootje: God adds; God is gracious
- Sion: Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem
- Elian: associated with Aelius
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Sion Urbanus
Meaning of each word
- Sion: Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem
- Urbanus: associated with city life
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Meaning of each word
- Sion: Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem
- Louis: renowned in battle
- Ruben: behold, a son
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How to pronounce Sion
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦲꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮇᮔ᮪ |
Is Sion a boy’s name?
Yes, Sion is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sion ranks #3,023 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sion
Names with related meanings
- Hidayat♂Guidance toward the right path
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyudi♂Revelation, divine message
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Yasin♂Name of a Quranic chapter
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Darwis♂Dervish, a Sufi ascetic
- Mukti♂Liberation
- Wahyudin♂Revelation of the faith
Famous people named Sion
- Raja Sion Naiambaton Simbolon · b. 1995
- Sion Dikian Rampala · b. 2001
- Sion Gideon
- Sion Payopo
- Sion Sembiring · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Sion
What is the meaning of Sion?
Sion means Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem. From the biblical place name Sion or Zion, deriving from Hebrew Ṣiyyōn. The literal meaning of the Hebrew name is uncertain.
Is Sion a boy’s name?
Yes, Sion is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sion?
Sion is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Sion have?
Sion has 2 syllables (Si-on) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sion?
Sion ranks #3,023 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sion?
Some ideas: Sion Yosafat Andrie; Sion Jose Elian; Sion Yonas.
Famous people named Sion?
Notable people named Sion include Raja Sion Naiambaton Simbolon, Sion Dikian Rampala, Sion Gideon.
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