Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Hebrew.
Tzvi is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'deer, gazelle' — an animal associated in Jewish tradition with beauty, grace, and swiftness. The deer appears in the Song of Songs and throughout Hebrew poetry as a symbol of elegance and spiritual yearning.
A distinctly Jewish name used primarily in Orthodox and traditional communities, Tzvi carries the beauty of biblical imagery in its most direct Hebrew form. It's often paired with a more Western name for daily use, but Tzvi alone is increasingly chosen by families who want to honor their heritage with a genuinely Hebrew name.