Life
Zoya is the Russian and Slavic form of the Greek name Zoe. It carries the same vibrant meaning of 'life' and has gained popularity in various cultures, including Persian and Arabic-speaking regions, where it is often associated with 'alive' or 'loving'.
About 252 girls were named Zoya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Acclaimed Indian film director and screenwriter
Soviet partisan and Hero of the Soviet Union during WWII
Burmese human rights activist
Character in the video game series · Trine
Main character in the 2021 reboot · Gossip Girl
The same feel as Zoya — far less common.
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