Zoia
Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Zoia
The name 'Zoia' is a variant of 'Zoe', derived from the Greek word *zōē* meaning "life." It is used primarily in Italian, Russian, and Eastern Orthodox cultures, often associated with early Christian martyrs like Saint Zoe of Rome, and gained popularity in Slavic regions through Byzantine influence.
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Etymology
The name 'Zoia' is a variant of 'Zoe', derived from the Greek word *zōē* meaning "life." It is used primarily in Italian, Russian, and Eastern Orthodox cultures, often associated with early Christian martyrs like Saint Zoe of Rome, and gained popularity in Slavic regions through Byzantine influence.
Zoia currently ranks #17,602 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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