of Egyptian derivation; Tsoan, a place in Egypt:--Zoan.
Zoan = "place of departure"
- an ancient city of lower Egypt called Tanis by the Greeks; located on the eastern bank of the Tanitic branch of the Nile; the capital of the Shepherd dynasty, built 7 years after Hebron and existing before Abraham and the dwelling place of the Pharaoh at the time of the exodus
- modern 'San'
