Greek · Girl name
Sofia
“wisdom”
About the name Sofia
Sofia is a form of Sophia, derived from the Greek word ‘sophia’, meaning wisdom. The name was adopted by early Christians in reference to the concept of Holy Wisdom, notably associated with the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople. There is also a legend of a Saint Sophia, whose daughters were named Faith, Hope, and Charity. The spelling Sofia is common in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Scandinavian languages. Sofia is also the name of the capital city of Bulgaria, named after the Church of Saint Sophia. Notable bearers include film director Sofia Coppola.
- Meaning
- wisdom
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- soh-FEE-ah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Sofia
- Sofia Rose
- Sofia Grace
- Sofia Elizabeth
- Sofia Marie
- Sofia Isabel
Questions about Sofia
- What does Sofia mean?
- Sofia is a Greek name meaning "wisdom".
- How do you pronounce Sofia?
- Sofia is pronounced soh-FEE-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Sofia?
- Variants of Sofia include Sophia, Sofie, Zofia, Sophie, Sofiya.
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