Christian Meaning of Names | Zoe

Zoe

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Name pronunciation: ZOH-ee
Origin of name: Greek
Meaning of name: Life, abundant life

The Story Behind This Historical Christian Name

There are several notable historical Christian women who had the name Zoe, including two empresses in the Byzantine empire and St. Zoe, a Roman noblewoman martyred for her faith during Emperor Diocletian’s persecution of the Christian church.

Scriptures for the Girl Name Zoe

Note the word “life” in each of these scriptures (partial list, not all instances in the New Testament) — that is the Greek word “Zoe”:

Variations of the baby name Zoe

Girl names: Zoey, Zoie, Zowie, Zoya
Boy names: Zoe (pronounced “Zoh”), Zoel, Zooey

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2 Responses to “Zoe”

  1. Zoe on August 14th, 2011 10:01 pm

    I love my name, and i wouldn’t change it for the world. Does it also mean God’s life ?

  2. zoe on August 15th, 2011 8:13 am

    What if that name was Zoe is for Jesus Christ.i.e i’m trying 2 say that he is the ‘life’.

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