Tzeitel

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Tzeitel is derived from the Yiddish word 'tsayt' which means 'time'. It is often translated as 'hope' or 'light'.
Scripts(How to write)
צייטל
צייטל(Yiddish)

cartoon of the name Tzeitel
Cartoon of Tzeitel

Tzeitel Name meanings & History

Tzeitel is derived from the Yiddish word 'tsayt' which means 'time'. It is often translated as 'hope' or 'light'. Yiddish diminutive of Sarah. This is the name of Tevye's oldest daughter in the musical Fiddler on the Roof (1964), based on Sholem Aleichem's stories from the late 19th century. Tzeitel is a traditionally Jewish name that is given to girls. It is often used as a first name, but can also be used as a middle name.

Zodiac Sign of Tzeitel: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tzeitel:

T: Tireless,Tacky,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Touchy,Talkative

Z: Zombie,Zany,Zodiac,Zen,Zigzag

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Entertain,Enlighten,Environment

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

L: Languid,Legal,Lovely,Luscious,Liaison,Lover,Lazy

Tzeitel is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Tzeitel is a character in the musical 'Fiddler on the Roof', which is based on the story of a Jewish family living in pre-revolutionary Russia. In the play, Tzeitel is the oldest daughter of the main character, Tevye, and is engaged to a poor tailor named Motel. The character has been portrayed by various actresses, including Chaim Topol, Bette Midler, and Lea Michele.

Related Names to Tzeitel

Tzila, Tzivia, Tzipporah, Tova, Tehila, Tikvah