Meaning : Originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites). Above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill. Finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem.
Example :
The inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'.
Synonyms : zion
Meaning : Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean. Formerly part of Palestine.
Synonyms : israel, state of israel, yisrael, zion
Sion meaning in Telugu.