Zoe
or Zo·ë
[zoh-ee, zoh]
- a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “life.”
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Examples from the Web for zoe
Contemporary Examples
Three weeks ago 24-year-old Zoe Sugg published her first novel, Girl Online, a YA romance.
A talented, well-liked artist like Zoe Keating makes about $6,000 for being streamed over 400,000 times.
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December 3, 2014
Zoe Saldana has also recently praised sci-fi movies for the depth and breadth of women in its ensembles.
Zoe enjoys being able to share her stories with her friends and classmates.
Victoria and Zoe Yin, who hail from Boston, were both deemed child prodigies at young ages.
Historical Examples
He had chosen Zoe Piedefer as a model, but she did not satisfy him.
His MasterpieceEmile Zola
As she spoke Zoe, the lady's maid, opened the outer shutter.
"Madame did not warn me; I couldn't be aware of it," murmured Zoe.
Zoe spoke of these ladies as one who had had the making of their fortunes.
Zoe was astonished, could not understand why her mistress was out so long.
Word Origin and History for zoe
Zoe
fem. proper name, Greek, literally "life" (see zoo).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper