Girl
Greek
2 syllables
Zoe
ZOH-ee
/ˈzoʊiː/
"Life itself" — a name of vibrant energy, ancient wisdom, and pure joy
Zoe is the ancient Greek word for 'life' — one of the shortest, most complete names imaginable. Used in early Christianity as a translation of the Hebrew name Eve (meaning 'life-giver'), Zoe carries an enormous weight of meaning in just three letters. Empress Zoe of Byzantium (978–1050) was one of history's most powerful women. Today Zoe thrives as the classic spelling alongside the modern Zoey — clean, direct, and bursting with life force.
Quick Facts
Letters3
SyllablesZo-e
GenderGirl
OriginGreek
Root WordZoe
MeaningLife
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2016
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayMay 2
Nicknames
ZoZee
About the Name Zoe
Zoe means 'life' in Greek — one of the most direct and profound name meanings in any language.
Zoey is currently more popular in the US, while Zoe is more common globally and in Europe. Both are widely loved.
Yes — Zoe is ancient Greek, used since classical antiquity and adopted by early Christian communities.
Zoe Grace, Zoe Marie, Zoe Ann, and Zoe Rose are all beautiful combinations.
People named Zoe are often described as energetic, warm, and full of vitality — fitting for a name that literally means 'life'.
Personality of Zoe
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Zoe
creativity
85%
elegance
75%
independence
88%
intelligence
82%
strength
80%
warmth
92%
Famous People Named Zoe
Z
Zoe Kravitz
American actress known for The Batman and Big Little Lies, daughter of Lenny Kravitz
E
Empress Zoe of Byzantium
Byzantine empress who ruled in the 11th century, one of history's most powerful women
Z
Zoe Saldana
American actress in Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Avengers
Middle Names for Zoe
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Zoe
Zoe Grace
Zoe Marie
Zoe Ann
Zoe Rose
Zoe Lynn
Zoe Belle
Zoe Elise
Zoe Joy
Zoe Kate
Zoe Claire
Names Similar to Zoe
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Zoe
Ancient Greece
Zoe used as the word for life itself — biological and spiritual existence
Early Christianity
Zoe adopted as a translation of Eve; used in Greek-speaking Christian communities
978
Empress Zoe born in Byzantium; she will rule as one of the empire's greatest monarchs
2000s
Zoe and Zoey both rise dramatically in English-speaking countries
2016
Zoe reaches its peak US ranking, a consistent top-50 name
Numerology & Symbolism of Zoe
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aries
1
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Bright Red
💎
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
🌸
Lucky Flower
Red Tulip
Zoe Around the World
How Zoe is written in different languages and scripts
زوي
Arabic
ゾーイ
Japanese
Зоя
Russian
조이
Korean
佐依
Chinese
Ζωή
Greek
ज़ोई
Hindi
זואי
Hebrew
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