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Zo

zoh

Letters2
Syllables1
OriginGreek

The Story of Zo

This name is a spark of pure energy, a short, vibrant sound that feels full of life and boundless possibility.

Zo is a wonderfully concise name with roots spanning cultures and languages. It can be a shortened form of the Greek Zoe, meaning 'life,' a concept celebrated since antiquity, or the Hebrew Zachary, 'God remembers.' In Burma, 'Zo' means 'bamboo,' symbolizing resilience and flexibility. This name's journey is one of distillation, capturing the essence of vitality from diverse traditions.

The sound of 'Zo' is immediate and full of spirit, like a quick, joyful laugh. It feels energetic and optimistic, a name that perfectly captures the vibrant spark you already see in your child. Writing 'Zo' on their belongings is like signing them with a mark of pure, unadulterated life, a promise of their adventurous and independent path.

What It Means

Zo can be a short form of several names including Zoe (Greek, meaning 'life'), or Zachary (Hebrew, meaning 'God remembers'). Also a Burmese name meaning 'bamboo'.

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Gender Split

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Zo In-sung

    Popular South Korean actor and model

Personality Traits

energeticcreativeindependentoptimisticadventurous

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Peak Year

#49 in 2017

Total Births

398

First Recorded

1957

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