Tzviah

Tzviah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is commonly transliterated in multiple ways, including Tzviya, Tzvia, Tzviya, Tzviyah, and Zviah, and is used primarily in Israel and Jewish communities around the world.

The name derives from the Hebrew word tzvi, meaning gazelle. The feminine form is created with a suffix that signals a female name. In Hebrew usage, tzvi and its derivatives evoke grace and beauty, with the gazelle serving as a traditional symbolic image in biblical and poetic contexts.

Pronunciation in Hebrew is typically approximated as ts-vee-yah, with variations in English transliteration producing forms like TZVEE-yah or TZ-vee-yah. Spelling variants reflect differences in transliterating Hebrew sounds into Latin letters.

Usage and cultural context: Tzviah is used as a first name for girls in Jewish and Israeli contexts. It appears in civil and religious registries, literature, and everyday naming practices. The name is part of a broader set of Hebrew names inspired by nature and animals, and it often communicates attributes associated with its roots, such as grace.

Variants and related forms: Related spellings arise from transliteration choices, including Tzviya, Tzviya, and Zviah. The masculine counterpart is Tsvi (or Zvi), meaning gazelle, illustrating a common Hebrew naming pattern that pairs animal or nature imagery with gendered suffixes.