A feminine given name meaning 'life' in Greek.
From Greek zōē meaning 'life', used in ancient Greece and adopted into Christian tradition as it appears in the Greek New Testament. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Zoe is unique among names because it's spelled identically in both ancient and modern Greek, making it one of the most linguistically consistent names across millennia. In Byzantine Greek, it was often given to children born after previous infant deaths, symbolizing renewed life.
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