Zoa

Zoa is the Latinized variant of the biblical name Zoe, which comes from Ancient Greek and translates to 'life'. This girl's name is found sporadically in English and Spanish contexts but is not widely used.

What does the name Zoa mean?

The name Zoa is the Latinized form of Zoe, which comes from the Ancient Greek zōē (ζωή) meaning 'life'. Zoa is a rare girl's name that occasionally appears in English and Spanish contexts. Other variants of Zoe include Soe, Soey, Soja, Zoée, Zoey, Zoi, Zoie, Zoja, Zooey, Zowie, Zoya, and Zoye.

Where does the name Zoa come from?

Zoa has its origins in Ancient Greek and means 'life'.

How do you pronounce Zoa?

The pronunciation of Zoa is two syllables and open. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'ZO-a' [ˈzoːa], with the long O producing a rounded sound. The voiced 'z' provides a clear beginning, while the open ending '-a' sounds soft and bright. Zoa conveys a modern, light impression – reduced, melodic, and with clear presence.

When is the name day of Zoa?

The name day for Zoa is celebrated on May 2nd in honor of Saint Zoë.

Popularity

In Germany, Zoa is among the less common first names, currently ranking 2,107th in the list of the most popular female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times, placing it 3,664th in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Zoa ranks 4,325th.

Nicknames & pet names

Zoi

Famous people

• Zoa Morani (Indian actress)
• Zoa Sherburne (writer from the USA)