Zion

[Lelophants]

Recently come across this and love it! What do people think? Would pronounce like lion but with a 'z'. Actually like it for a boy.

@newphoneswhodis calm down and read all the thread! I'm not doing it

What about Leon.

I don't know much about Zion but if it's offensive or inappropriate, Leon could be a good alternative.

You could go for Xenon/ Zenon - similar sound but without the connotations

It sounds like a chemical to me

I have a family member who named there son this. They’ve had no negative comments and they’re Christian.

I met a couple in the Philippines who had a baby boy called Zion. I would have assumed they were not Jewish and I thought it sounded pretty cool, but no idea on the background until I read this thread.

I would assume you are religious.

As okay as Bodhi is (which really isn't okay at all despite a handful of right idiots who adore it on here). But at least you asked and found out before using it :)

Quite a hefty name to carry.

I don't like it at all but get that it will probably suit some people's tastes. I have met a little boy called Zion and remember thinking "wow, that's a strong name!" (not in a good way though I'm afraid!)

I love it. I’m not sure I’d use it because you’re bound to come across people like the posters in this thread judging you for using it though.

I know lots of Christopher’s that are not Christian

It means "follower of Christ"

@Crabbo

I love it. I’m not sure I’d use it because you’re bound to come across people like the posters in this thread judging you for using it though.

I don't think it's a question of judgement. It's more a question of knowing the spiritual and political significance of the name and understanding the ramifications of giving your child a name which is likely to provoke some strong reactions during their lifetime.

My partner’s nephew is called Zion, they are African. I LOVE it and have never had any of the thoughts others are saying, it just reminds me of Lauryn Hill! If you like it, go for it!

I have a friend in NZ with a 12 year old Zion.
The Christian hymn Glorious things of Thee are Spoke goes on to sat Zion City of our God. The Old Testament is just as much a part of the Christian religion as the Jewish religion and it follows, a part of the traditions and literature of Britain and Europe.
Just because you may call your child Jacob does not mean you would have been a supporter of the Jacobite movement in the 17th century. What about the girls called Isis ? They were in no way shap or form connected to the terrorist organisation who used the initials ISIS.
Please Google info before you make assumptions folk.

It's very cool!

I have met one and thought it was awful. (His suster had an at least equally ridiculous name.) The obvious Zionist associations, and it's a bit "look at us and how special we are". Imagine having to shout "Zion" in the playground

I know of a little zion, his family are from Jamaica

Just because you may call your child Jacob does not mean you would have been a supporter of the Jacobite movement in the 17th century.

I imagine that if you were a 21st century Jacobite you’d be more likely to call your son James

It means "follower of Christ"
Actually, Christopher means ‘Carrier of Christ’. The story of St Christopher is that he carried Christ across a river before he knew who he was.