Zion

ˈzaɪən

Originally a hill in Jerusalem, later a synonym for Jerusalem and the Land of Israel.

"dry land, desert", in Biblical Hebrew (Semitic), First Temple Period, Judea

"fortress, castle", in Biblical Hebrew (Semitic), First Temple Period, Judea

For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.

Psalms 132:13, KJV

Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.

Isaiah 52:2, KJV

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Historical

ציון /tziyyon/

Biblical Period, Jerusalem

Σιών /Sion/

Hellenistic Period, Jerusalem