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ZoeyChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Life

Pronunciation: ZOH-ee

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Name
Zoey
Meaning
Life
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ZOH-ee
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
Sunday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Zoey mean?

Zoey is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Life". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: ZOH-ee. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Ζωή

ζωή, ζωή, ζωής

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ZOH-ee

IPA

/ˈzoʊi/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Zoey is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Life. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

1

Lucky Day

Sunday

Lucky Colors

PinkGold

Lucky Stone

Rose Quartz

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with the life path number 3 are creatives, communicators, and artists. They love self-expression and social connections.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateJoyfulL = LoyalC = Compassionate

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the spiritual rebirth and new life in Christ.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Zoey gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century. It is often used as a modern variation of the classic names Josephine, Josie, or Sophie. Zoey has a fresh, lively, and elegant sound that appeals to many parents looking for unique and expressive names for their children.
In Christianity, the name Zoey holds great spiritual significance as it is derived from the Greek word zoe, which means 'life' in the Bible. Zoe represents the spiritual and eternal life that believers receive through faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection. It is a constant reminder of the precious gift of life and the promise of eternal life that every Christian aspires to attain.

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Zoey DeutchZoey KravitzZoey Deschanel

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Zoey

life, vitality, or living one

🇮🇱Hebrew

זואי

חיים או ק vitality, life

🇬🇷Greek

Ζωή

ζωή, ζωή, ζωής

🇮🇹Latin

Zoey

vita, zoey

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