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”:
- Matthew 19:29
- John 1:4
- John 3:15-16
- John 4:14
- Romans 6:23
- Colossians 3:4
- James 1:12
- 1 John 2:25
- 1 John 5:11-12
Variations of the baby name Zoe
Girl names: Zoey, Zoie, Zowie, Zoya
Boy names: Zoe (pronounced “Zoh”), Zoel, Zooey
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