Message: "Zoila" - Behind the Name

Zoila

by Ailis

1/18/2010, 9:37 AM

Does anyone know the meaning of the name feminine Zoila? It's used in Latin America, but I don't think it's a traditional Spanish name. I've seen a few websites claiming it to be a variant of Zoe, but that seems quite unlikely to me.

Also, how is Zoila pronounced?

Thanks for your help. :)

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- Ailis +1

1/23/2010, 4:16 AM

Actually, I did some research and found that Zoila is a traditional Spanish name, and it is used in Spain. I think Zoila is a feminine form of Zoilo, which is Spanish for the Ancient Greek name Zoilos.

- Kalosyne (guest)

1/25/2010, 3:24 PM

Right, but in regard to your original question, Zoila (lively) *is* related to Zoe (life).

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