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Zoi
Pronounced ZOH-ee /ˈzoʊ.i/Medium
Meaning: Greek spelling of Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Zoi is a Greek spelling of Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life' (used by early Greek-speaking Jews to render Eve, 'life'). A crisp, bright name; the Zoi spelling reflects the Greek transliteration (said 'ZOH-ee', two syllables).
In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, life at the root, and bright.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zoi mean?
Zoi spells Zoe — Greek 'life'.
How do you pronounce Zoi?
It's said ZOH-ee /ˈzoʊ.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first (not 'zoy').
Is Zoi a boy or girl name?
Zoi is a girl's name.
How popular is Zoi?
Zoi is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Zoe is more common.