נִיצָן

Nitzan

unisexHebrewJewish

Nitzan is a Jewish unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Bud, blossom”.

MeaningBud, blossom
GenderUnisex
OriginHebrew
Written asנִיצָן
Pronunciationneet-SAHN
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael

Meaning and origin of Nitzan

Nitzan is the Hebrew word for a flower bud. The plural nitzanim appears in the Song of Songs in the line 'the flowers appear on the earth', a famous image of spring. In modern Israel Nitzan is used for both boys and girls and suggests growth and new life. A village in southern Israel also bears the name.

Is Nitzan a Jewish name?

Nitzan is a Hebrew nature name used by Jewish families. Its link to scripture comes through the Song of Songs rather than any biblical person.

How popular is Nitzan?

Common in Israel for both genders; rare elsewhere.

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Spellings and variants of Nitzan

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Names similar to Nitzan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nitzan mean?

Nitzan means 'Bud, blossom'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Nitzan a Jewish name?

Nitzan is a Hebrew nature name used by Jewish families. Its link to scripture comes through the Song of Songs rather than any biblical person.

How do you pronounce Nitzan?

Nitzan is pronounced neet-SAHN.

Is Nitzan a boy or girl name?

Nitzan is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.