Girl name
Zo name meaning
“Life, living existence”
Zo means “life, living existence” and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. It is an affectionate English short form of Zoe, which comes from Greek zōē, meaning “life.” A fresh shoot emerging from the soil offers a concrete image of the life expressed by the name.
What does Zo mean?
Life, living existence
In Turkish: Yaşam, hayat
As a short form of Zoe, Zo carries an association with life and vitality. Related forms include Zoe, Zoë and Greek Zoi; this connection is documented for its English use and does not establish that every occurrence of Zo in Türkiye has the same origin.
Sources: WiktionaryBehind the Name
Origin of the name Zo
Wiktionary identifies Zo as an English diminutive of the feminine name Zoe. Zoe comes from Greek zōē, meaning life; this explanation concerns the documented English use of Zo.
How to pronounce Zo
| Syllables | 1 · 2 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zo/ |
Is Zo a girl’s name?
Yes, Zo is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zo does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zo
Names with related meanings
- Umay♀Protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief
- Ayşe♀Living woman
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Havva♀Life
- Nefes♀Breath
- Reyyan♀Quenched with water
- Ayşenur♀Ayşe combined with Nur, meaning light
- Cansu♀Water of life
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Havvanur♀Havva combined with light
- Hayat♀Life, the state of being alive
- Nihal♀Young tree
Famous people named Zo
- Zoé Can Koray
FAQ about the name Zo
What is the meaning of Zo?
Zo means “Life, living existence”. Wiktionary identifies Zo as an English diminutive of the feminine name Zoe. Zoe comes from Greek zōē, meaning life; this explanation concerns the documented English use of Zo.
Is Zo a girl’s name?
Yes, Zo is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zo in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zo nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zo?
Zo is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Zo have?
Zo has 1 syllable and 2 letters.
How popular is the name Zo?
Zo does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Zo?
Notable people named Zo include Zoé Can Koray.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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