Zione
/ zee-OH-neh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇼 Malawi
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
God is gracious
God is gracious
Etymology
The name is derived from the Tumbuka word ‘Zione’, which is a direct reference to the Christian concept of divine grace.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Sabi
Cultural context
In Malawi, particularly among the Tumbuka people, the name Zione is commonly given to children as a testament to the parents’ faith and gratitude for God’s grace.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the belief in divine benevolence and the expression of thankfulness for God’s grace in the child’s life.