Is Zoya an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Zoya, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Zoya mean in Arabic?
Zoya means light, brightness.
It originates from the Arabic root word ض-و-ا (DH-W-Y).
Zoya is a female name.
Meaning in other languages
In Russian, Ukranian, Bulgarian and Belarusian, Zoya is a variant of the name ‘Zoe’ and means ‘life’.
Popularity of the name Zoya
The name Zoya has enjoyed relative popularity in the UK, largely in part due to its popularity amongst its South Asian population. It has been in the top 200 most popular names in the UK since 2019.
How to write Zoya in Arabic:
Zoya is written as ضَوئية
How to pronounce Zoya:
Zoya is pronounced Zhou-ey-yah.
Spelling variations of Zoya
Zoeya