Female Name
Zoe
ˈzoʊ.i
ˈd͡zɔ.e
ˈθo.e
ˈso.e
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
2010s
American Horror Story characters
Ancient Greek words
Animal Crossing characters
bluegrass musicians
Bully characters
car models
Castlevania characters
child actors
Detroit Become Human characters
Writing Systems
Ζώη, ΖωήAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
79/100
youthful120%
informal80%
natural65%
wholesome80%
refined80%
strange100%
simple80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Zoe means 'life' in Greek. It was adopted by Hellenized Jews as a translation of Eve and has been used by early Christian saints. The name was common in the Byzantine Empire and has been used in English since the 19th century, particularly among Eastern Christians.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ζωή
Evolution:
From Greek to Hellenized Jewish communities, then to early Christian saints, and later to the Byzantine Empire and English-speaking countries.
Source:
Greek