GirlGreek origin

Zoe: name meaning and origin

ZOH-ee

Zoe is a girl’s name of Greek origin that means “life”.

Zoe at a glance

Meaning
“life”
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
ZOH-ee
Other forms
Zoë, Zoey, Zoé

Where the name Zoe comes from

Zoe is the Greek word for life, and early Greek-speaking Christians used it in place of Eve. It was an important name in the Byzantine Empire. It became common in Britain and the US from the 1970s.

Famous people named Zoe

  • Zoe Saldaña (actress)

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