Zoya
Zoya is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Russian origin, meaning “Life”.
| Meaning | Life |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Russian |
| Written as | Зоя |
| Pronunciation | ZOY-uh |
| Tradition | Christian, Muslim |
| Used in | Russia, India, Pakistan, Ukraine |
Meaning and origin of Zoya
Zoya is the Russian and Slavic form of Greek Zoe, 'life'. It spread with Orthodox Christianity and became well known through Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya, a Soviet partisan of the Second World War. The name is also popular among Muslim families in South Asia, where some link it to Persian or Arabic words, though those links are uncertain. It is not a Sanskrit name as some lists say.
Is Zoya a Christian name?
Zoya is used by Orthodox Christians as a form of Zoe, and is also widely used by Muslim families in India and Pakistan.
How popular is Zoya?
Common in Russia and among South Asian Muslims.
Gifts with the name Zoya
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Zoya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zoya mean?
Zoya means 'Life'. It is of Greek, via Russian origin.
Is Zoya a Christian name?
Zoya is used by Orthodox Christians as a form of Zoe, and is also widely used by Muslim families in India and Pakistan.
How do you pronounce Zoya?
Zoya is pronounced ZOY-uh.
Is Zoya a boy or girl name?
Zoya is usually a girl name.