Zoya

Name:

Zoya

Pronounced: ZOY-uh

Variations: None

Origin:

Slavic

Meaning:

The name Zoya is derived from the Slavic word "zoya", which means "life". It is often associated with qualities such as vitality, energy, and vibrancy.

Popularity:

Zoya is a relatively uncommon name globally, but it has gained some popularity in Eastern Europe and other countries with Slavic influences.

Did you know?

Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya was a Soviet partisan who was executed by the Nazis during World War II and is considered a national hero in Russia.

Famous namesakes:

Zoya Akhtar is an Indian film director and screenwriter who has won several awards for her work in Bollywood.

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