Zoe
Zoe is the Italian form of the female given name Zoe.
Zoe is a female given name used in Italian.
Which one should you use?
Zoè is a spelling variation of the name used in Italian.
Did you know?
- In the Italian alphabet, the letter 'Z' is a 'sibilant' consonant that can be pronounced as a 'ts' or 'dz' sound, meaning Zoe starts with a sharp sound unlike the soft 'Z' in English.
- While Zoe is a name, the Italian word for 'life' is vita, meaning the name and its meaning use completely different linguistic roots.
- In Italian, the name shares a root with the word zoologico, which refers to a zoo.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, mi chiamo GiadaGood morning, my name is Giada
- Ciao, sono ZoeHi, I'm Zoe
- Zoe è una ragazza molto simpatica.Zoe is a very nice girl.
- Ho incontrato Zoe al parco.I met Zoe at the park.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are talking about their coworker.
- AlessandroSai se Zoe arriva in ufficio?Do you know if Zoe is coming to the office?
- ChiaraSì, Zoe ha detto che sarà in ritardo.Yes, Zoe said she will be late.
- AlessandroPeccato, dovevamo discutere del progetto.That's a pity, we had to discuss the project.
- ChiaraAspettiamo Zoe insieme tra dieci minuti.Let's wait for Zoe together in ten minutes.
