Muslim baby names with meanings

Zoya Girl Name Meaning, Origin & Spelling

Zoya · Girl · Life; through the name Zoe · Slavic form; Greek origin

ЗояMuslim girl names

Meaning

Life; through the name Zoe

Name meaning

Origin / language
Slavic form; Greek origin
Alternate spellings
Zoya
Islamic / Qur’anic association
Not specifically Qur'anic / not established
Name type
Single given name
Category
South Asian names

Language and spelling

Zoya reaches the Greek meaning through Zoe. Cultural use by Muslim families does not turn its Greek linguistic origin into Arabic or Quranic origin.

Sources

Meaning checked against the listed source.

Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25

Behind the Name

Behind the Name: zoe

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