The name originates from Ancient Greece as a derivative of the Biblical Hebrew name khavá which means Eve.

Meaning of zoe baby name. What does Zoe mean and stand for. Zoe is a female name. Zoe has its origins in the Old Greek language.

The name Zoe is a girls name of Greek origin meaning life. Despite her surge in popularity and ancient roots Zoe is quite the modern newcomer first hitting the US. Zoe means life from ancient Greek zōḗζωή.

It was adopted by Hellenized Jews back in early times as a translation of the name Eve which is from the Hebrew name Chawwah that means to breathe or to live. There are several notable historical Christian women who had the name Zoe including two empresses in the Byzantine empire and St. Popular with early Christians Zoe was used as far back as the Roman classical period.

THE NAME ZOEY MEANS LIFE. Zoe a Roman noblewoman martyred for her faith during Emperor Diocletians persecution of the Christian church. Life abundant life The Story Behind This Historical Christian Name.

The history of Zoe begins in the third century when the Alexandrian Jews translated Eve which means life to the Greek equivalent Zoe. It consists of 3 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Zoe-ee. Zoe zo -e The baby girl name Zoe is also used as a boy name though it is far more popular for girls.

Top 100 in 2000. Zoe is a name of Greek origin. Greek Meaning of name.