Zoe

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Meaning of Zoe

Zoe is a beautiful female name of Greek origin, meaning "life". It is pronounced as ZOH-ee in English. The name has a variation, Zoey, which adds a playful touch to the original. Zoe has been consistently popular in the United States, ranking among the top 50 names for newborn girls over the past decade. In fact, it broke into the top 100 names back in 2000 and has remained there ever since. This classic yet vibrant name carries a positive connotation due to its life-affirming meaning and is a wonderful choice for any baby girl.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as ZOH-ee (/zəʊ-i/)

American English

  • Pronunced as ZOH-ee (/zoʊ-i/)

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Notable People Named Zoe

Zoe Saldaña - Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego is a highly successful American actress, known for her roles in top-grossing science fiction films and named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.
Zoe Sugg - Zoë Elizabeth Sugg, also known as Zoella, is an English media personality, entrepreneur, and author who gained fame as a YouTuber with over 10 million subscribers.
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Zoe Kazan is an American actress and screenwriter known for her roles in films such as The Big Sick and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
Zoe Lister-Jones is an American actress, filmmaker, and director known for her roles in various television shows and for her work on films such as "Band Aid" and "The Craft: Legacy."
Zoe Wees is a German singer known for her debut single "Control," which achieved chart success in multiple countries.
Zoe Jones is a retired British figure skater who achieved success as a singles skater and pairs skater, winning multiple national championships.
Zoe Dusanne - Zoë Dusanne was an influential American art dealer and gallery owner based in Seattle, Washington during the mid-20th century.
Zoe Daniel is an Australian politician and former journalist who currently serves as the independent member of parliament for the Division of Goldstein.
Zoe Fairbairns is a prominent British feminist writer known for her novels, short stories, radio plays, and political pamphlets.
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