What origin is the name Zoé?

Zoé comes from Hungarian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Zoé?

Names from the same hungarian tradition pair naturally with Zoé — for example Viki, Zsombi, Kellman. You can browse more on our hungarian names page.

Zoé

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zoé

Zoé

Girl

Hungarian

1 syllable

Zoé is a Hungarian girl's name meaning "Derived from the Greek word zoe, meaning life.".

Zoé is a girl name of Hungarian origin meaning "Derived from the Greek word zoe, meaning life.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Hungarian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Greek word zoe, meaning life.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Zoé

What does Zoé mean?

Zoé is a girl name of Hungarian origin meaning "Derived from the Greek word zoe, meaning life.".

How popular is Zoé?

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Brother names that go with Zoé

Viki Zsombi Kellman Arpad Atti Aba

How to say Zoé

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Zoé.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Zoé

Zoé means "Derived from the Greek word zoe, meaning life." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Zoey — "Zoey is a spelling of Zoe, from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'." (Greek)
Zoe — "Zoe comes from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'. Early Greek-speaking Jews used it as a translation of Eve." (Greek)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)