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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'.

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Famous People

Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya (1923-1941)

Soviet partisan

  • Hero of the Soviet Union
  • Executed by Nazi forces for acts of sabotage during World War II