Greek · Girl name
Sophia
“wisdom”
About the name Sophia
Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning wisdom. Early Christians honored the Holy Wisdom of God, to whom the church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople was dedicated, and the name spread through the royal houses of Europe. Sophia, Electress of Hanover, was named heir to the British crown by the Act of Settlement, and her son became King George the First. The Italian actress Sophia Loren, star of Two Women, is a famous modern bearer. Sophie is the French form, and Sofia is used in many European languages.
- Meaning
- wisdom
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- soh-FEE-ah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
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Middle names for Sophia
- Sophia Rose
- Sophia Grace
- Sophia Elizabeth
- Sophia Marie
- Sophia Catherine
Questions about Sophia
- What does Sophia mean?
- Sophia is a Greek name meaning "wisdom".
- How do you pronounce Sophia?
- Sophia is pronounced soh-FEE-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Sophia?
- Variants of Sophia include Sophie, Sofia, Sofie, Sofiya, Zofia.
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