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Name Origin

Zoya is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, primarily found in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian cultures. It means 'life' or 'alive'.

slavicrussianukrainianbelarusianfemininemeaningfullifealive

Famous People

Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya (1923-1941)

Soviet partisan

  • Hero of the Soviet Union
  • Executed by Nazis for her resistance activities during World War II

Zoya Akhtar (1972-)

Film director and screenwriter

  • Known for films like 'Luck by Chance', 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and 'Dil Dhadakne Do'
  • Recipient of several Filmfare Awards