Zoya
Russian · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Zoya
Zoya derives from the Greek word "zoe" (ζωή), meaning "life," and represents vitality and existence.
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Etymology
Zoya derives from the Greek word "zoe" (ζωή), meaning "life," and represents vitality and existence. The name is primarily used in Russian, Greek, and Jewish cultures, with particular prominence in Eastern European and Middle Eastern communities throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Zoya currently ranks #1,002 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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