Zoe name - Meaning of Zoe
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- Gender
- Feminine
- Lucky Number
- 1
- Usage
- English, Greek, Italian, Ancient Greek
- Pronounced
- ZO-ee (English) , DZO-e (Italian)
- Zoe Meaning
- Means "life" in Greek. From early times it was adopted by Hellenized Jews as a translation of Eve. It was borne by two early Christian saints, one martyred under emperor Hadrian, the other martyred under Diocletian. The name was common in the Byzantine Empire, being borne by a ruling empress of the 11th century. As an English name, Zoe has only been in use since the 19th century. It has generally been more common among Eastern Christians (in various spellings). Zoe originates in Greek language and means "life". As a feminine given name it has been used since the 19th century and nowadays is one of the most popular names for girls. It was the name of two Byzantine Empresses, martyred Saints. The variant spelling Zoey is also very popular in the English-speaking countries.
Zoe Related Names
Variants: Zoë, Zoey, Zoie, Zowie (English), Zoee, Zoya
Other Languages: Zoë (Dutch), Zoé (French), Zoja (Macedonian), Zoja (Polish), Zoya (Russian), Zoya (Ukrainian)
Zoe Celebrities
Zoe Bell - actress, Zoe Kazan - actress, Zoe Naylor - actress, Zoe Wicomb - writer, Zoe Wanamaker - actress, Zoe Birkett - singer,
