Zadok
Meaning of Zadok
Zadok, pronounced ZAY-dok in Hebrew, derives from the root tsidq, meaning “righteous” or “just,” and first appears in the Hebrew Bible as the high priest who anointed both David and Solomon. Although never a runaway bestseller, the name has maintained a modest but steady foothold in the United States, ranking 898th in 2024 with 26 newborns—enough to keep it on the register without triggering a naming craze. Over the past two decades its yearly tally has oscillated between roughly twenty and thirty births, suggesting a quiet resilience rather than a sudden surge. Viewed through a Persian lens, this measured endurance resembles the slow unfurling of a rosebud in a desert garden: unassuming yet dignified. For parents seeking a succinct, two-syllable choice steeped in ancient gravitas and balanced by a whisper of poetic flair, Zadok offers an analytically sound and subtly distinctive option.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as ZAY-dok (/zeɪˈdɒk/)
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Notable People Named Zadok
| Zadok HaKohen - |
