Zoe
/θoe/from spelling rules
Zoe is a female given name in Spanish.
Zoe is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/θoe/
Did you know?
- Although 'z' is the first letter, in many parts of Spain, the name is pronounced with a soft 'th' sound, whereas in Latin America, it sounds like an 's'.
- In some Spanish-speaking communities, Zoe is considered a modern alternative to the traditional name Zoila.
- In some Spanish contexts, names ending in 'e' like Zoe are often treated as more modern or 'international' compared to names ending in 'a'.
Examples in context
- Zoe es mi mejor amiga.Zoe is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Zoe?Do you know Zoe?
- Zoe tiene un perro pequeño.Zoe has a small dog.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about their friend in a cafe.
- JavierHola Sofía, ¿has visto a Zoe?Hi Sofía, have you seen Zoe?
- SofíaNo, no he visto a Zoe hoy.No, I haven't seen Zoe today.
- JavierElla me llamó esta mañana.She called me this morning.
- SofíaTal vez Zoe esté en su casa.Maybe Zoe is at her house.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
