Zoe

Meaning

Zoe comes from the Greek word for “life.” In Christian usage, it was often understood as pointing to eternal or spiritual life, which is why it appears in early religious writings and traditions. The excerpts also note its association with Greek Christian women and martyrs, helping explain its later popularity in the Greek Church.

Origin

Fun fact

The excerpts note that Zoe became especially common among women in the Greek Church, even though it is not shown in some earlier calendars.