Zoja
Latvian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zoja
Zoja is a Slavic feminine name derived from the Greek name Zoe (Ζωή), meaning "life." The name comes from the Greek root "zoe" (ζωή), which passed into Slavic languages through Byzantine Christian influence.
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Etymology
Zoja is a Slavic feminine name derived from the Greek name Zoe (Ζωή), meaning "life." The name comes from the Greek root "zoe" (ζωή), which passed into Slavic languages through Byzantine Christian influence.
The name is primarily used in Russian, Polish, and other Slavic cultures, with particular prevalence in Orthodox Christian communities; it gained historical prominence through Byzantine and Russian religious traditions where Zoe symbolized spiritual vitality.
Zoja currently ranks #17,273 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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